PART 4Provision for different types of placement

CHAPTER 2Placement with local authority foster parents

Conditions to be complied with before placing a child with a local authority foster parent22

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.