People in Staffordshire who care for children who are not their own, under private fostering arrangements, are being reminded that support is available.
Private Fostering Week starts on Monday 4 November and will highlight the importance of notifying the county council about such arrangements.
Private fostering is when a child under the age of 16 years old, (under 18 if they have a disability), is cared for by someone who is not their birth parent or a close relative. This is a private arrangement made between a parent and a carer, for 28 days or more.
Close relatives are defined as stepparents, grandparents, brothers, sisters, uncles or aunts.
For further information, visit the Foster for Staffordshire website or, to report that a child is being privately fostered call 0300 111 8007.
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