Regulation 22B Conditions to be complied with before placing C in a long term foster placementF1
England and Wales
This regulation applies where the responsible authority propose to place C with F in a long term foster placement.
The responsible authority may only place C with F if—
F2the responsible authority have prepared a placement plan for C,
the requirements of regulation 9(1)(b)(i) have been complied with,
the placement will safeguard and promote C’s welfare,
the IRO has been consulted,
C’s relatives have been consulted, where appropriate, and
F intends to act as C’s foster parent until C ceases to be looked after.
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
Reg. 22B inserted (1.4.2015) by The Care Planning and Fostering (Miscellaneous Amendments) (England) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/495), regs. 1, 4
- F2
Reg. 22B(2)(a) omitted (temp.) (24.4.2020) by virtue of The Adoption and Children (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/445), regs. 1(2), 8(9) (with Pts. 12, 13)