Be Healthy

My foster carers gives us support and advice about being healthy so we can keep healthy and grow bigger

• Children and Foster Carers are encouraged to exercise, to eat 5 portions of fruit and vegetables each day and are made aware of the harm caused by smoking, alcohol and drugs through articles in the Young Person’s and Foster Carer’s newsletters distributed to all households.
• In the Foster Carers Handbook, carers are encouraged to provide healthy choices for the children in placement. Fostering Solutions are also written Health and Safety and smoking policies.
• Disabled children and young people with long term health conditions receive appropriate support from professionals and services.
• All children are registered with a GP and dentist.

Real life case study- Scotland (NAMES CHANGED)

Eileen and Richard, two Fostering Solutions carers in Scotland, have not only made a real difference to the health of Simon, a 15 year old boy placed with them, but have made an impact on their own health as well.

The couple decided, with Sam’s permission, to enrol him at the local leisure club and created a detailed fitness regime and weight chart based on the Sam’s needs. The carers joined in by going to the gym and actively participating in community events including walks along the local beach. In time a new bike was purchased and they now all enjoy regular cycling trips together. This exercise regime along with healthy eating has made a real difference. Sam, Eileen and Richard have all achieved weight loss and they have all benefited from the time spent together.