Court Ruling on Kinship Foster Carers: Lessons for Councils
by Ridley & Hall in Community care, Grandparents Legal Centre, Kinship Care, Nigel Priestley posted August 23, 2013.
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A recent Court of Appeal decision, as reported in the Guardian, has re-affirmed that there should be no discrimination between related and unrelated foster carers.
Rebecca Chapman, a Community Care solicitor at Ridley & Hall commented “It is an important decision which recognises the importance of the services provided by family and friends carers as well as exemplifying the need for local authorities to follow statutory guidance.”
For further information or advice in this area, please contact Rebecca Chapman at Ridley & Hall Solicitors on 01484 538421 or by e-mail.
