Foster care is a home-based service provided to children and young people up to 18 years of age who are temporarily or permanently unable to live with their families of origin.
Prepared by: Lydia Connell
Created: 27 October 2011, Last modified: 6 September 2013
Last updated: 4 August 2023
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