Information on fostering in Northern Ireland

Synopsis: This briefing paper has been prepared following a request from the Committee on Procedures. The committee asked RaISe for information on: a list of Agencies, as well as the HSC, that potential foster carers can register with; what registration process is in place in Northern Ireland for people who want to be foster carers; any differences between registration for long and/or short-term care and kinship care.

Date: 08 August 2024