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Foster carers look after children when their parents are not able to - becoming a foster carer, money and support available, fostering agencies, foster parents
Being a foster parent means caring for a child as part of your family. To…
There are many types of foster care. The application process is the same…
All foster parents receive a foster care allowance to cover the cost of…
The process starts when you apply to become a foster parent and finishes…
Before you can foster a child you must pass an assessment by a social…
The fostering service will contact you to tell you the result of your…
How to apply for bankruptcy. What to do if you’ve been made bankrupt: if you’re at risk of violence, how long it lasts, bankruptcy restrictions, what happens to your home and possessions when you're bankrupt.
Becoming bankrupt is one way to deal with debts you cannot pay. It means…
There are other options for dealing with your debts that do not restrict…
Someone you owe money to can apply to a court to make you bankrupt if you:…
When you’re made bankrupt, your name and address will be published in: the…
You’ll receive a copy of the bankruptcy order. Your name and address will…
When you’re bankrupt, you cannot: borrow more than £500 without telling…
The person dealing with your bankruptcy (the ‘trustee’) might sell your…
The person dealing with your bankruptcy (the ‘trustee’) will decide if the…
You must give the person dealing with your bankruptcy (the ‘trustee’)…
Your business is very likely to be closed, unless the person dealing with…
You can apply to cancel (‘annul’) your bankruptcy if: the bankruptcy order…
After 12 months, you’re usually released (‘discharged’) automatically from…
Everything you need to know about how to become a sponsor including things to consider and thank you payments.
Renting a room in your home out - Rent a Room Scheme, types of tenancy or licence, rent, bills, tax and ending a letting
Find out how to apply to become a child's special guardian.
Find out how to register with Ofsted as a nanny, and what you will need to tell us about.
What is expected of a registered apprenticeship training provider.
Find out what support is available if you're a veteran who is homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
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