7 Which of the following are allowed to be foster parents? (a) married couples (b) unmarried couples (c) single women (d) single men (e) same-sex couples B. Complete the words in bold if a parent or quardian fals to provide a child with adequate shelter. food, cothing, medical attention and supervision, this is known as n __ it a parent intentionaly harms a child physicaly or mentally, this is known as a 9 Choose the correct word in bold to complete this sentence: Sometimes, if a woman is physically unable to conceive and have a baby, the couple may ask another woman to have the baby for them and then give the baby to them; this woman is known as a surrogate /surreal / surety /surrender mother 10. What is a Guardian ad Litem? is it (a) a parent who does not live with his / her child (b) a child who does not have a parent or legal guardan. (c) a person appointed by a court to represent a child in a legal action 11. True or talse: a parent can be held legally responsible for the actions of their children if the children do something wrong or illegal 12 True or false: if one parent in a couple is found guilty of the offences in number 8 above, a court can apply to have the parent taken out of the family home rather than the child 13. Truancy is becoming a major problem in Britain What do you think this word means? 14 in Britan there are various orders that can be applied for children in different stuations. Match the order 1-8 with what it does (a)-(b) 1. Care Order 2. Supervision Order 3. Search and Find Order 4 Disclosure Order 5. Prohibited Steps Order 6. Specific hsue Order 7. Contact Order Residence Order (a) if the parents cannot decide what to do about maor issues related to their children they can let a court decide for them (b) In cases of separation and divorce, this decides who the child will live with Gin other words, who gets custody of the child) (c) The court can prevent one parent from taking a chid away from the other parent (often used if there is a danger the parent will take the child out of the countryl. (d) A court can order the police or other legally-appointed body to enter a house where they think a chid might be held against his /her wI, in bad conditions, or liegally by a person not entited to look after the child (e) A separated or divorced parent wants to see his / her children (who are lving with the other parent) for short periods on a regular basis. (f) The local social services regularly wsit the home to check that children are being wel cared for (g) If a person knows where a child is being illegaly held, they must give this information to the police or the court or face prosecution. (h) Children are taken away from their home and parents / guardians by the local social services.

7. The correct answer is (e) same-sex couples. Foster parents can be married couples, unmarried couples, single women, single men, or same-sex couples. The key factor is that they are able to provide a safe and nurturing environment for the child.<br /><br />B. The correct word is neglect. If a parent or guardian fails to provide a child with adequate shelter, food, clothing, medical attention, and supervision, it is known as neglect. If a parent intentionally harms a child physically or mentally, it is known as abuse.<br /><br />9. The correct word is surrogate. Sometimes, if a woman is physically unable to conceive and have a baby, the couple may ask another woman to have the baby for them and then give the baby to them; this woman is known as a surrogate mother.<br /><br />10. The correct answer is (c) a person appointed by a court to represent a child in a legal action. A Guardian ad Litem is a person appointed by a court to represent the best interests of a child in a legal proceeding.<br /><br />11. True. A parent can be held legally responsible for the actions of their children if the children do something wrong or illegal. This is known as parental liability.<br /><br />12. True. If one parent in a couple is found guilty of the offenses mentioned in number 8, a court can apply to have that parent taken out of the family home rather than the child.<br /><br />13. Truancy refers to a child who is absent from school without a valid reason or permission. It is becoming a major problem in Britain.<br /><br />14. <br />1. Care Order - (h) Children are taken away from their home and parents/guardians by the local social services.<br />2. Supervision Order - (f) The local social services regularly visit the home to check that children are being well cared for.<br />3. Search and Find Order - (d) A court can order the police or other legally-appointed body to enter a house where they think a child might be held against his/her will, in bad conditions, or illegally by a person not entitled to look after the child.<br />4. Disclosure Order - (g) If a person knows where a child is being illegally held, they must give this information to the police or the court, or face prosecution.<br />5. Prohibited Steps Order - (c) The court can prevent one parent from taking a child away from the other parent (often used if there is a danger the parent will take the child out of the country).<br />6. Specific Issue Order - (a) If the parents cannot decide what to do about major issues related to their children, they can let a court decide for them.<br />7. Contact Order - (e) A separated or divorced parent wants to see his/her children (who are living with the other parent) for short periods on a regular basis.<br />8. Residence Order - (b) In cases of separation and divorce, this decides who the child will live with (in other words, who gets custody of the child).