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What is an independent foster care agency?

Posted on 10.22.16

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What is an independent foster care agency?

Local Authorities are ultimately responsible for the wellbeing of all children in public care. They need to find the best way of looking after children to make sure that they receive the best possible standard of care. When the Local Authority is in need of a placement because they cannot find a suitable placement with their own foster carers, they will refer to the fostering company and other Independent Fostering Agencies.

Independent Foster Care Agencies tend to look after children with more complex needs which might include medical needs, sibling groups, parent & child placements and older children.

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