The Fostering Network: Legal

We have produced a list of key resources on this topic.

There is a wide range of legislation that foster carers need to be aware of, some relating directly to the provision of foster care and other more general legislation that is also very important such as the Data Protection Act 1998.

Useful links

Publications and resources from the Fostering Network

The Children (Scotland) Act 1995: Publisher: The Fostering Network; Date: 2003; A guide for foster carers on the most relevant aspects of the legislation.; Code: 2159; Price: £2 members, £4 non-members; Full details…
The Children Act 1989: Publisher: The Fostering Network; Date: 2007; A guide for foster carers on the most relevant aspects of the legislation.; Code: 2163; Price: £2 members, £4 non-members; Full details…
Foster Care Placement: regulations and guidance: Publisher: The Fostering Network; Date: 2007; Part of the Signpost series, this booklet addresses the issues surrounding foster placements.; Code: 2164; Price: £2 members, £4 non-members; Full details…
Going to Court: information for foster carers: Publisher: The Fostering Network; Date: 2007; This booklet explains the different types of court proceedings carers may have to attend, with advice on giving evidence.; Code: 2064; Price: £2 members, £4 non-members; Full details…
Good Practice Guidelines on the Recruitment of Foster Carers: Publisher: The Fostering Network; Date: 2004; Developed as a result of extensive research centred on local authorities, this guide includes real-life examples of successful recruitment and retention strategies.; Code: 7094; Price: £16 members, £32 non-members; Full details…
Parental responsibility: an information sheet for foster carers: Publisher: The Fostering Network; Date: 2007; This information sheet has details of parental responsibility, its relevance for foster carers and how parental responsibility can be affected by the courts.; Price: Free to members; Full details…
Special Guardianship : information for foster carers: Publisher: The Fostering Network; Date: 2007; This booklet offers information about Special Guardianship.; Code: 2070; Price: £2 members, £4 non-members; Full details…