Be Safe
The young person feels safe and secure and is given stability and emotional warmth provided by well trained foster carers
- Comprehensive child protection policy - Safe from harm, neglect and sexual exploitation.
- Corporal punishment will not be used in any circumstances.
- Children’s complaint procedure allows children to contact Fostering Solutions if they have any concerns.
- Household safe caring policies and individual policies for each child are drawn up as well as annual risk assessments and health and safety inspections on foster carers homes.
- Stability: 42% of children living with Fostering Solutions carers across our regions have been in placement of for over 12 months. (Figures correct as of August 2006)
- Foster carers trained in Health and Safety, First Aid and child protection training.
- Fostering Solutions employ a qualified Health and Safety Manager to provide guidance and to make sure that Health and Safety regulations are adhered to and that policies and procedures are in place.
- Thorough and careful checks take place during the assessment process to ensure that applicants are suitable.
- 24 hour, 7 days a week support from our qualified social workers
