A Looked After Child (also referred to as a Child Looked After) is a PERSON.
A Looked After Child is a child in the care of a Local Authority either:
- through a Care Order made by a court or
- voluntary agreement with their parent(s) to accommodate them.
They may be looked after:
- in a Children's Home,
- by foster carers, or
- other family members.
All Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children are also Looked After Children.
This supporting information is also known by these names:
Context | Alias |
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alsoknownas | Child Looked After |
plural | Looked After Children |