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Private foster carers

 
Please note that you must let our Children's Services team know if you intented to privately foster a child. You'll need to let us know:

    • a minimum of six weeks in advance,
    • immediately if it is due to occur within six weeks
    • where an emergency placement is made, within 48 hours of the child’s arrival.
Private foster carers must tell their Council when a child leaves their care too. You will need to let us know why the child has left your care, and give the name and address of the person into whose care the child has moved.

What support can private foster carers get?

We are happy to offer you advice on your rights and responsibilities as a private foster carer, and to tell you what training and support is available for you.

We will also undertake the checks, assessments and visits required by law. We can also give you:

    • Advice about financial help
    • Information about any local support networks for carers
    • Support from a qualified and experienced social worker in managing the placement and conforming to the National Standards

Further information

For more information about fostering in Greenwich, please contact our Fostering team using the contact information in the menu to the right.

The British Association for Adoption and Fostering website in the Useful links menu to the right will give you more information about rights, legislation and policy for adoption and fostering.

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