You may have many questions about fostering and have questions about the different terms and jargon used. Here are some of the most frequently asked...
ADM - Agency Decision Maker
AR – Annual Review
BAAF – Now CoramBAAF (British Association for Adoption and Fostering)
CAMHS – Child and Adolescent Health Service
EWMHS – Emotional Well-Being and Mental Health Services
CA 1989 - Children Act 1989
CPD – Continued Professional Development
CPR – Child’s Permanence Report
CSE – Child Sexual Exploitation
TSDS - Training, Support and Development Standards
DBS – Disclosure and Barring Service
ICO - Interim Care Order
IFA - Independent Fostering Agency
IRM – Independent Review Mechanism
IRO - Independent Reviewing Officer
LA - Local Authority
LAC (or CLA) - Child Looked After
LADO – Local Authority Designated Officer
LSCB – Local Safeguarding Children Board
NMS 2011 – National Minimum Standards
PEP – Personal Education Plan
PR – Parental Responsibility
S20 accommodation – Voluntary accommodation under section 20 of Children Act 1989
S31 Care Order – Accommodated under Care Order granted by the court to the LA
tFN - The Fostering Network
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