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Guidance for sponsors about applications to Homes for Ukraine for children who are not travelling with or joining their parent or legal guardian.
Volume 4: statutory guidance on fostering services for looked-after children.
The number of notifications of private fostering arrangements in England during the year ending 31 March 2011.
This statistical release provides information on fostering in Wales.
The number of notifications of private fostering arrangements in England during the year ending 31 March 2010.
Apply to foster a child through the social services department of your local council
What you need to know about registering with Ofsted if you want to open or manage an independent fostering agency.
Guidance for local authorities on the national minimum standards for providing fostering services.
Fostering or adopting a child, including from abroad, and being a surrogate mother
Find out how to apply to become a child's special guardian.
Tell Ofsted about a serious incident in an independent fostering agency.
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