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Part II · Custody of Children and Young Persons

17. Duty of a Foster Parent

Official English translation. Where it differs from the Sinhala or Tamil text, the Act itself says which text prevails.

It shall be the duty of every Foster Parent, to provide in respect of the foster child or young person, all such care and protection, exercise all such control and discharge all other obligations, including the provision of adequate education and any special care that may be needed in view of the emotional trauma suffered by such child or young person, as if such Foster Parent is the natural parent of the foster child or young person.

Part III

Prescription

Part IV

Actions Under Section 66 of the Primary Courts’ Procedure Act

Part V

Tenants of Premises

Part VI

Offences in Respect of Tsunami Relief Property

Schedules