What is an independent fostering agency (IFA)?
- bethhalkon4
- Mar 31, 2022
- 1 min read
Updated: Feb 22, 2023
An IFA is an independent fostering agency, which is a private company offering fostering services. They are occasionally commissioned by local authorities when there is a shortage of foster carers or home matches in a local region. A private foster carer is someone who is registered with an IFA rather than a local council, but their main responsibilities are the same.

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