The AFS operates in accordance with Section 105 of the Children Act 1989 and the Fostering Services Regulations 2002. The agency fully complies with the guidance set out by the Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI) and is committed to continually updating and developing new policies and procedures based on experience, new research and guidance. The agency not only fully complies with the minimum standards set by the CSCI, but maintains much higher standards of practice. Our aim is to strive for providing best possible quality of foster placements for children and young persons up to the age of 18 years who require substitute care.