Regulation 11 Independent fostering agencies—duty to secure welfare

The registered person in respect of an independent fostering agency^f1 shall 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 foster parents due consideration is given to—

(i)

the child’s wishes and feelings in the light of his age and understanding; and

(ii)

his religious persuasion, racial origin and cultural and linguistic background.

Annotations

f1: Similar duties already apply to a fostering agency within the meaning of section 4(4)(b) of the 2000 Act by virtue of section 61 of the Children Act 1989, and to a local authority by virtue of section 22 of the Children Act.