Minister launches consultation on draft NI Fostering Services Minimum Standards

Monday, 9 June 2025 11:18

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt today launched a 13-week consultation on draft Northern Ireland Fostering Services Minimum Standards. The draft Minimum Standards, together with The Foster Placement and Fostering Agencies Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2025 (when made), will form the basis of the assessment framework for the conduct of fostering services provided by Health and Social Care Trusts and independent fostering agencies. There are now more than 4,000 children in care...Request free trial