Once a foster carer is approved, they must be notified in writing of this fact and of any terms of approval. Terms may specify, for instance, that they may foster only a specific named child or children, or may identify a maximum number of placements which may be made at any one time. Terms may also include factors such as short-term or long-term placements, short break care, or inclusion in a particular fostering scheme.
Foster carers must also enter a foster care agreement, covering the matters in Schedule 5 to the Regulations (regulation 2 and standard 14).
