What is the difference between fostering with an Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) or with a Local Authority/Health Trust?
FCA is an Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) – a private company working in partnership with Local Authorities and Health Trusts to provide fostering placements. As the UK’s leading IFA, FCA delivers an extended network of support to the foster carer and the looked after child or young person. FCA has its own foster carers, Social Workers, therapists and education staff who work hard to ensure that the needs of the carers and children are met to high standards and without delay. It must be remembered that Local Authorities or Health Trusts are ultimately responsible for the wellbeing of all children in public care. They need to find the best way of looking after these children to make sure that they receive the best possible standard of care.
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