This section of the website provides information on private fostering.
Below are some possible examples of how children might become privately fosteredA 15 year old has been staying with his girlfriends parents following an argument with his mother. It was agreed that he should stay there until the situation at home had calmed down. So far, he has been at his girlfriends for 4 months
A woman is due to appear in court and expects to receive a custodial sentence. She asks the godmother of her 6 year old son to look after him. The child is expected to stay with his godmother for at least 3 months.
A 14 year old student from France will be visiting the UK on an exchange programme. The student will stay with a ‘host’ family for 6 weeks.
A man is father to a 12 year old girl. The man and his girlfriend have recently separated and he has moved out of the house they all shared. As he is now living in a small bed-sit, he has left the 12 year old with his ex-girlfriend, who is happy to continue to care for her, saying that it prevents her from having to change schools.
Ofsted inspection report for local private fostering services
Link to the website Somebody else's child.
Link to the BAAF Private Fostering DVD 'Somebody else's child' www.privatefostering.org.uk/profs
Private Fostering Awareness - Somebody Else's ChildWalsall Council are urging people who work with children and the general public to help ensure the safety and well-being of children being cared for by someone who is not a direct relative. If you know of a private fostering arrangement please notify us by calling the Initial Response Service on 01922 658170.
Designated Lead OfficerBrian Relph - Interim Head of Safeguarding
Telephone: 01922 658361
Tony McGregor - Operations Manager, Review and Child Protection
Telephone: 01922 646640
This page was last updated on 08 February 2012