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.