Access to your Foster Carer File

Your file is stored electronically within a secure electronic recording system. Those carers for whom there are records dating from before this system was initiated in 2006 will also have a paper file. Paper files are stored securely in Staffordshire County Council secure archives. Your file contains all records relating to your contact with the Department and complies with the Data Protection Act 1998. Foster Carers’ Files are retained in archives for 25 years after ceasing to foster.

As with anyone involved with the Department, you have a right to see your file. There is a procedure which outlines the access to files process and information. Information about this can be found at 

Request personal information - Staffordshire County Council 

Email: accessinformation@staffordshire.gov.uk

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