It should be noted that the Children Act 1975 gives power to a single man to adopt. However, he is not allowed to foster a child since fostering is governed by the Boarding Out of Children Regulations of 1955. Part 1, Section 2, in particular states that only a man who is a relative (grandfather, uncle or elder brother) of the child is eligible.
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See in particular the Children Act 1975 Part 1, Section 2, which repeals the prohibition of an adoption of a female child by a male applicant as laid down in the 1958 Act.
