Practice Standards 2018

I have a good knowledge of Fostering Regulations and Standards along with an understanding of St. Helen’s recruitment strategy
I will respond to enquiries from prospective foster carers promptly, with a warm and welcoming approach. The aim should be to ‘screen in’ rather than ‘screen out’ prospective foster carers
I will ensure that fostering assessments are progressed to panel within five months for recruited foster carers or in accordance with court directions for kinship foster carers
I will ensure that my fostering assessment contains good analysis around the strengths and deficits of each prospective carer
I will work closely with prospective foster carers to ensure their matching criteria reflect their skills/abilities
Foster carers I am assessing will receive a copy of their assessment report to comment on prior to it being presented to panel
I will ensure that prospective foster carers are fully informed around the requirements of fostering panel and are supported to attend fostering panel
If my fostering assessment is not recommending that foster carers are approved, I will communicate this promptly to the prospective foster carers and share options for appeal with them

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