As a private foster carer, what are my responsibilities?
As a private foster carer you will be expected to notify Children’s Social Care of the Private Fostering arrangement before it begins. Additionally, you will be expected to: • Work with the parent to plan the child’s care, including any financial arrangements, health and education and what the parent does or does not wish to be consulted about on a day-to-day basis. A written agreement is best • Make sure the child is happy and healthy and that his or her needs are met • Work with Children’s Social Care staff to discuss the child’s care, to allow regular visits to your home and for the child to be seen alone • Agree to police and other statutory checks being undertaken • Inform Children’s Social Care within 48 hours if the situation in your home changes and/or if the child goes to live with someone else or returns to live with a parent. You must provide the name and address of the person who will be looking after the child You will not have parental responsibility for the child as this
