# The Fostering Services (England) Regulations 2011, Regulation 11: Independent fostering agencies—duty to secure welfare

Extent: E+W

The registered person in respect of an independent fostering agency must ensure that—
(a) the welfare of children placed or to be placed with foster parents is safeguarded and promoted at all times, and
(b) before making any decision affecting a child placed or to be placed with a foster parent due consideration is given to the child's—
(i) wishes and feelings (having regard to the child's age and understanding), and
(ii) religious persuasion, racial origin and cultural and linguistic background.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2011/581/regulation/11 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/fostering-services-england-regulations-2011/regulation-11
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