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Safeguarding

Help for those who have experienced domestic abuse -
 
CLICK HERE for the latest advice and guidance from Dorset Council.
 
 
Private Fostering - 
 
Private fostering is when a child under the age of 16 (or 18 if disabled) lives with someone for 28 days or more who is not a:
 

- close relative such as a grandparent, sibling, uncle or aunt or step-parent

 

- guardian

 

- person with parental responsibility

 

The parent/s and the private foster carer would make this arrangement, not the local council.

 

You must inform Dorset Council if you know about a child that is being or going to be privately fostered.

 

By law, we must know of any arrangement. Dorset's Children's Services can then make sure the arrangement is suitable.

 

Find out more at -

https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/w/private-fostering