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.