Statement of purpose (fostering service)

A copy of the statement of purpose for the Children and Young People's Service Foster Care division is attached to this page.

The statement includes information on:

• the overall aims and objectives
• the underlying principles and standards of care
• the manager of the fostering service
• the management structure of the fostering service
• the number, relevant qualifications and experience of staff
• the number of foster carers approved by the fostering service
• the number of children placed with approved foster carers
• the number of complaints and their outcomes
• recruiting, approving, training, supporting and reviewing foster carers
• services provided for children placed with approved foster carers.