Cap. 602 Art. 39Functions of the Fostering Board. 

(1) The functions of the Fostering Board shall include:

(a) determining whether prospective foster carers are adequate or not to be foster carers in accordance with the recommendations indicated in the report prepared by the social worker for such a purpose and in accordance with article 49(1)(c), hereinafter referred to as the Home Study Report;

(b) determining whether a foster carer is adequate to act as such;

(c) specifying which type of foster care each foster carer may provide;

(d) keeping an updated register of foster carers;

(e) providing foster carers with official documentation which identifies them as such and an authentic letter identifying the minors in their care;

(f) reviewing reports compiled by the Director Alternative Care (Children and Youths), following a complaint against a foster carer, and taking any action as deemed fit in the circumstances; and

(g) the making of recommendations to the Minister on a more effective implementation of the provisions of this Act and any regulation made thereunder.

(2) The Fostering Board shall have access to all documentation deemed relevant for foster care procedures and no one may hinder the board in the performance of any of its functions.