De-registration – ceasing to Foster

When a foster carer decides to stop fostering either because they are retiring or because of a change in their personal circumstances they must notify their fostering social worker and team manager in writing. This letter will be presented to the fostering panel with a brief report from their social worker. A letter will be sent to them confirming that their name has been removed from the Register of Foster Carers. A resignation in writing from a foster carer has to be accepted within 28 days of receipt of the letter.