An Introduction to Fostering for Children Lawyers

Introduction

This live broadcast session will consider the law around fostering, analyse the role of fostering panels and the interplay between public and private law orders.

The session is aimed at local authority and private practice child care lawyers.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive session will cover the following:

• Important differences in the types of fostering
• Where to find the law and facts you need - legislation, rules and standards
• When and how parental responsibility can be delegated
• Situations where only a care order will do
• Section 38.6 assessments v Regulation 24
• The role of Special Guardianship Orders
• How to deal with issues of jurisdiction
• Common pitfalls - approval, allegations and 26 weeks

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.