Definition
A person who has been authorised by a designated agency under the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998 section 137, to provide short or long term care where a child or young person cannot stay with their parents. An authorised carer may be foster, relative or kin and provide day-to-day care, support, and assistance to children or young people in OOHC.
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