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