Remand Fostering

This scheme is for young people in trouble with the police, who need a short stay away from their home environment where they will be placed with foster carers prepared to be involved with their situation. This could involve liaison with courts, the police and the Youth Offending Service.

Remand Fostering has proved to be a very positive alternative to restricting young people's freedom in secure accommodation where they could mix with other offenders and increase the possibility of their reoffending.

Remand foster carers are paid a fee of £200 per week plus maintenance allowances for the child.