Private fostering

Private fostering

Are you looking after someone else’s child?

Are you looking after someone else's child? Is your child living with another family? Then you might be involved in a private fostering arrangement. Please read through the sections below to find out more about private fostering.

What is private fostering?
What do I have to do if I am privately fostering or my child is privately fostered?
Why do Children and Community Services have to be involved?
What will Children and Community Services do?
What if I already privately foster but did not know that I had to tell Children and Community Services?
Contact details

Fostering and Adoption Quiz Sheet