Private fostering is when a parent asks another adult who is not a close relative to care for their child under 16 (under 18, if disabled) for longer than 28 days. It is different to a formal foster placement arranged by social worker employed by Staffordshire County Council.
If you think this applies to you or would like to access further information please go to; www.staffordshire.gov.uk/homepage/social care & health/Children & Family Services/Adoption & Fostering/Private Fostering