(1) A person may make an application in the prescribed form to the Director to foster a child.
(2) A relative of a child may foster a child without applying to the Director.
(3) If a relative of a child fosters the child under subsection (2), this Part does not apply to the relative.
(4) The Director shall cause a Register of approved foster parents to be maintained.
(5) If an applicant is found to be a suitable foster parent, the Director shall ensure that the applicant is trained in his or her roles, functions, and duties as a foster parent.