22.—(1) This regulation applies where the responsible authority propose to place C with F.
(2) The responsible authority may only place C with F if—
(a)F is approved by—
(i)the responsible authority, or
(ii)provided that the conditions specified in paragraph (3) are also satisfied, another fostering service provider,
(b)the terms of F's approval are consistent with the proposed placement, and
(c)F has entered into a foster care agreement either with the responsible authority or with another fostering service provider in accordance with regulation [F127(5)(b) of the Fostering Services Regulations].
(3) The conditions referred to in paragraph (2)(a)(ii) are that—
(a)the fostering service provider by whom F is approved consents to the proposed placement, and
(b)where any other local authority currently have a child placed with F, that local authority consents to the proposed placement.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in reg. 22(2)(c) substituted (1.4.2011) by The Fostering Services (England) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/581), regs. 1(1), 43(4) (with reg. 45)