Fostering & early permanence Adopting your foster child This factsheet explains the process and considerations to make when you’re thinking of adopting a child that you foster. Download factsheet Becoming a concurrent carer A concurrent care plan is made when a child under two years old is placed in foster care and it’s uncertain whether they’ll return to live with their birth family or be adopted. This is sometimes referred to as early permanence. Download factsheet Manage Cookie Preferences