Foster Care

In reply to Ms SANDERSON (Adelaide) (30 July 2015).

The Hon. S.E. CLOSE (Port Adelaide—Minister for Education and Child Development, Minister for the Public Sector): I have been advised:

Preference is given to placing children in family based care (foster care) if it is available and appropriate to their needs. Out of hours, particularly late at night, this may not be immediately possible. In this event an alternative form of accommodation will be sought. This may be residential care if suitable and available.