Types Of Foster Care
Temporary Care
- Short break (including respite)
- Emergency
- Pre-Adoptive
Permanent Care
- Long term protection order (until 18)
- Long term guardianship order (until 18)
Another term for community-based/family-based out of home care used by non-government agencies.
Placement With Family
If at all possible, the child is placed with relatives as the first option.