Private fostering - What do I need to tell Children's Services when I notify them that I intend to privately foster a child?

The information we need is in the attached notification form.  This includes all the information we need at the initial notification stage.  You should return the completed form to Customer Services at your nearest Children's Services Directorate office.

• Private Fostering Notification Form
• Customer Services at local Children's Services Directorate offices

Your questions:

• What is private fostering?
• How is it arranged?
• Who pays for the care of the child?
• Is there a limit to how many children I can privately foster?
• Who has to know about the arrangements?
• What will Children's Services do when I tell them about the private fostering arrangement?
• Can Children's Services stop me from becoming a private foster carer?
• Can I appeal if Children's Services say I cannot privately foster?
• What do I need to tell Children's Services when I notify them that I intend to privately foster a child?
• What if I am already looking after a child?