__ Which of the following are allowed to be foster parents? (a) married couples (b)unmarried couples (c) single women (d) sngle 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 achid 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 false: 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 guality 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 situations. Match the order 1-8 with what it does (a)-(b) 1. Care Order 2. Supervision Order 3 Search and Find Order 4. Diuclosure Order 5. Prohibited Steps Order 6. Specific hsue Order 7. Contact Order 8. Residence 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 (b) in cases of separation and divorce, this decides who the child will live with On 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 country). (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 llegally 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 socal services regularly ws't the home to check that children are being wel cared for (g) If a person knows where a child is being lilegaly 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.

1. 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 requirement is that they are able to provide a safe and nurturing environment for the child.<br /><br />2. The correct term for a parent or guardian failing to provide adequate shelter, food, clothing, medical attention, and supervision is neglect. If a parent intentionally harms a child physically or mentally, this is known as abuse.<br /><br />3. The correct word to complete the sentence is surrogate. A surrogate mother is a woman who carries and gives birth to a baby on behalf of another couple, often due to the physical inability of the couple to conceive.<br /><br />4. 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 the court to represent the best interests of a child in legal proceedings.<br /><br />5. 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 />6. True. If one parent in a couple is found guilty of neglecting or abusing a child, a court can apply to have that parent removed from the family home to ensure the safety and well-being of the child.<br /><br />7. Truancy refers to a child who is absent from school without a valid reason or permission. It is becoming a major problem in Britain as it indicates a lack of parental responsibility and can have negative consequences for the child's education and future.<br /><br />8. <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).