[F1Conditions to be complied with before placing C in a long term foster placementE+W
22B.—(1) This regulation applies where the responsible authority propose to place C with F in a long term foster placement.
(2) The responsible authority may only place C with F if—
(a)[F2the responsible authority have prepared a placement plan for C,]
(b)the requirements of regulation 9(1)(b)(i) have been complied with,
(c)the placement will safeguard and promote C’s welfare,
(d)the IRO has been consulted,
(e)C’s relatives have been consulted, where appropriate, and
(f)F intends to act as C’s foster parent until C ceases to be looked after.]
Textual Amendments
F1Reg. 22B inserted (1.4.2015) by The Care Planning and Fostering (Miscellaneous Amendments) (England) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/495), regs. 1, 4
F2Reg. 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)