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Support and benefits you can get if you're looking after someone else's child, court orders - kinship care, private fostering, friends and family care
An annual report which includes information on the number of arrangements started each year.
The number of notifications of private fostering arrangements in England during the year ending 31 March 2013.
The number of notifications of private fostering arrangements in England during the year ending 31 March 2015.
Statutory guidance for local authorities on safeguarding and promoting the welfare of privately fostered children.
The number of notifications of private fostering arrangements in England during the year ending 31 March 2014.
Statistics on the number of notifications of private fostering arrangements in England in 2010 to 2015.
Foster carers look after children when their parents are not able to - becoming a foster carer, money and support available, fostering agencies, foster parents
Ofsted survey report following inspections of private fostering arrangements in 12 local authorities from 2012 to 2013.
Explanation of terms used in Ofsted's official and national statistical releases.
Support for foster carers, including financial help, tax arrangements, how to make decisions for your foster child, claiming benefit while fostering, and other help.
Guidance for councils about applications to Homes for Ukraine for children who are not travelling with or joining their parent or legal guardian.
We're seeking your views on plans to stop the publication of notifications of private fostering arrangements in England.
Figures on notifications received by local authorities of children cared for and accommodated in private fostering arrangements in England.
The number of notifications of private fostering arrangements in England during the year ending 31 March 2012.
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