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...
Agency Decision Maker
Annual Review
Now CoramBAAF (British Association for Adoption and Fostering)
Child and Adolescent Health Service
Emotional Well-Being and Mental Health Services
Children Act 1989
Continued Professional Development
Child’s Permanence Report
Child Sexual Exploitation
Training, Support and Development Standards
Disclosure and Barring Service
Interim Care Order
Independent Fostering Agency
Independent Review Mechanism
Independent Reviewing Officer
Local Authority
Child Looked After
Local Authority Designated Officer
Local Safeguarding Children Board
National Minimum Standards
Personal Education Plan
Parental Responsibility
Voluntary accommodation under section 20 of Children Act 1989
Accommodated under Care Order granted by the court to the LA
The Fostering Network
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