Children in private fostering

Legislation

Current legislation on Private Fostering is set out within;

• The Children (Northern Ireland) Order 1995
• The Children (Private Arrangements for Fostering) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1996

Guidance and Regulations

Guidance on private fostering for health and social care professionals is set out within:

• The Children (Northern Ireland) Order 1995 - Guidance and Regulations - volume three - family placements and private fostering

Circulars

• Circular CCPD 1/2011 - Children living with carers in private fostering arrangements including children from overseas