Foster care and principal carers 007-07050010

Policy

Social Security Guide, 1.1.P.415, Principal carer - foster care

Social Security Guide, 3.5.1.65, Child-related qualification for PP - foster care

Social Security Guide, 1.1.P.340, PP child (PP)

Social Security Guide, 3.11.5.30 Special family circumstances

Social Security Guide, 3.5.1.10, Qualification summary for PP

Family Assistance Guide, 2.1.1.100, Child at risk of harm

Legislation

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Social Security Act 1991

• section 5, Family relationships definitions - children
• section 5(2), Dependant child - under 16
• section 500D, PP child
• section 500E, Prospective determinations for some recipients