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Statutory guidance for local authorities on safeguarding and promoting the welfare of privately fostered children.
Statistics on the number of notifications of private fostering arrangements in England in 2010 to 2015.
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
Ofsted survey report following inspections of private fostering arrangements in 12 local authorities from 2012 to 2013.
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.
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 2014.
The number of notifications of private fostering arrangements in England during the year ending 31 March 2015.
We're seeking your views on plans to stop the publication of notifications of private fostering arrangements in England.
The number of notifications of private fostering arrangements in England during the year ending 31 March 2012.
Guidance for councils about applications to Homes for Ukraine for children who are not travelling with or joining their parent or legal guardian.
The number of notifications of private fostering arrangements in England during the year ending 31 March 2010.
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.
Volume 4: statutory guidance on fostering services for looked-after children.
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