Today marks Private Fostering Awareness Day
Private fostering is 'far more common’ on the Isle of Man than people might expect according to Manx Care.
Today (4 November) marks Private Fostering Awareness Day.
The arrangement is made between a parent and a responsible adult for the care of a child under the age of 16 (under 18 if disabled).
The person who will be looking after the child is not a parent or close relative of the child, and the arrangement is planned to last for at least 28 days.
Aifric Edwards is the group manager for fostering, adoption, and children with disabilities:
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