Do you think you or someone you know might be privately fostered?

If you are under 16 (or 18, if you are disabled) and your parent(s) have asked someone to look after you for 28 days or more this is called private fostering. The person who looks after you is called a private foster carer.

The law says that if you are being privately fostered, your parents or your private foster carer must tell Kent Children’s Social Services about this. This is because Kent Children’s Social Services needs to make sure you are being properly looked after.

You can read more about private fostering by downloading our leaflet:

• Information and advice for young people on private fostering

There are useful contact details for you on this leaflet in case you have any questions about private fostering or if you are worried.

You can also watch our video: