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per section 2 of the Law of The Child Act, foster care or fosterage means a
temporary measure provided on voluntary basis by the family and individual who
is not related to a child to discharge care and protection to the child[1].
Foster care is a system of temporary care for children who are unable to live with
their birth parents or legal guardians. In foster care, children are placed
with foster parents, who provide them with a safe, stable, and nurturing
environment while their parents or guardians work to resolve the issues that
led to the need for foster care. Foster care can be provided by individuals,
families, or organizations that have been approved by the government or a
licensed agency to provide care for children.
Foster
parents may receive training and support to help them meet the needs of the children
in their care, and may receive financial assistance to help cover the costs of
providing for the child's needs[2].
Foster care is intended to be a temporary arrangement, and the ultimate goal is
to reunite the child with their birth parents or legal guardians as soon as it
is safe and appropriate to do so. However, in some cases, adoption or other
long-term arrangements may be necessary. Foster care is an important part of
the child welfare system and provides a critical safety net for children who are
unable to live with their families for a variety of reasons, such as abuse,
neglect, or abandonment. The goal of foster care is to ensure that children are
protected, cared for, and provided with the opportunity to grow and thrive in a
safe and supportive environment[3].
The conditions and procedures to foster a child are provided under section 32
of the Act and regulation 4 of Foster Care Placement Regulations[4].
[1] Child Welfare Information Gateway.
(2021). Foster care. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Children's
Bureau. https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/outofhome/foster-care/ (Accessed
April 18, 2023)
[2] Foster Care to Success. (2021).
Foster care facts. https://www.fc2success.org/resources/foster-care-facts/ (Accessed April 18, 2023)
[3] Foster Care to Success. (2021).
Foster care facts. https://www.fc2success.org/resources/foster-care-facts/
(Accessed April 18, 2023)
[4] Foster Care Placement Regulations,
GN. NO. 153 of 2012. Regulation 4.
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