Number of *Request for Information (RFI) received - Find a freedom of information request

The request is:

Number of *Request for Information (RFI) received

Number of *Enquiries received Number of 'initial / home visits' to potential fostering applicants carried out

Number of Stage 1 / assessment starts i.e. Applications/Registration of Interest received

Number of Approvals

2019/20

2020/21

2021/22

2022/23 (YTD)

*LCC definition of RFI (Request for Information): this is any contact received whether it's a phone call, email, webform completed or somebody turning up to an event etc. requesting information.

*LCC definition of Enquiry: If and when we then engage with the applicant(s) (by telephone/email/social media/conversation etc.) then we move it on to an Enquiry.

This demonstrates that the applicant is sharing information in a two way exchange.

Please confirm how you define these contacts from a member of the public to find out about fostering Definition of RFI Definition of Enquiry

I can confirm that the information requested is held by Lincolnshire County Council. I have detailed below the information that is being released to you.

Definition of Request for Information this is any contact received whether it's a phone call, email, attendance at an Information Event or request via the Lincolnshire web page asking for details relating to the role of becoming an approved foster carer.

Definition of Enquiry When the service engages with the potential applicant by phone, email, Lincolnshire web page/social media platforms and exchange details allowing the service to identify and engage in an exchange of information with the potential applicant.