Matching & Review Processes
Matching
We are a small fostering agency and we take pride in knowing our fostering families, who they are and their strengths as a family. Careful matching of a child with one of our fostering families is vital to ensuring a stable, positive and happy outcome.
We work to ensure that all young people who are referred to us from Local Authorities are carefully matched with the skills and experience of our foster carers. Where more information is required for matching, we will always telephone the referring local authority for further information and/or have a discussion with the child’s social worker.
Prior to a placement being agreed, our Registered Manager will hold a meeting with the Supervising Social Worker to look at the strengths and vulnerabilities of the possible match and ensure that appropriate support is in place. Any training needs that are apparent at that point will be addressed. Matching will be carefully recorded.
We will not accept a placement when we feel that we are not able to offer a positive match.
Review
Foster carers will be reviewed annually following their initial approval. It may be necessary in some circumstances to complete a review sooner than this if there has been a significant change in the foster carer’s circumstances; if there are concerns around practice or there has been a serious incident or allegation.
A review is also an opportunity to celebrate the previous year’s achievements and think about the next twelve months ahead.
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Steps to Fostering
Steps to Fostering
Transfer to Us
Steps to Fostering
The Assessment Process
The Assessment Process
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