Becoming a foster carer FAQ: What does it mean

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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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