Foster care
A Children's Court-supervised placement where a child is placed in the care of a foster parent or suitable caregiver under the child-protection framework.
Definition
Foster care can arise where a child needs alternative care because of safety, abandonment, neglect, abuse, incapacity, or another care-and-protection concern. The file should keep the court order or notice, social-worker reports, placement details, caregiver information, school and health records, contact arrangements, grants or support records, and review dates.
Key takeaways
A Children's Court-supervised placement where a child is placed in the care of a foster parent or suitable caregiver under the child-protection framework.
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A Children's Court-supervised placement where a child is placed in the care of a foster parent or suitable caregiver under the child-protection framework.
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