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About Us:
Getting Started with this Handbook
Points of Contact
Foster Carer Ambassadors
Map of Kent with Local Fostering Support Team
Foster Carers’ Charter
Being a Foster Carer:
What happens now I am approved?
Foster Care Agreement
Annual Leave Form
(This link takes you to the Kent Children’s Services Procedures Manual)
Developing a Safer Caring Plan
Appendix 1: Developing a Safer Caring Plan Template
Support and Supervision
Money Matters and Insurance
Support to your own children
Reviewing my Approval and Appeals
Training and Development
Training, Support and Development Standards for Foster Care - Evidence Workbook
Training, Support and Development Standards for Foster Care - Guidance
Training, Support and Development Standards for Foster Care - Evidencing Factsheet
Foster Carer Diary Record Policy
Significant Events and Notifications - When I need to tell other people about things
Working with Families and other Professionals
Safeguarding Everyone in our Household:
Safeguarding Children and Young People and Referring Safeguarding Concerns
Allegations and Complaints Against Foster Carers
(This link takes you to the Kent Children's Services Procedure Manual)
Complaints by and for Children
How can I make a Complaint against the Fostering Service
Whistleblowing
Missing Children
Internet, Photographs and Mobile Phones
Social Networking Information
Bullying
Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE)
Extremism and Radicalisation
Child Criminal Exploitation and County Lines
Female Genital Mutilation
Self-harm and Suicidal Behaviour
The Foster Home and Health and Safety
Surveillance and Monitoring
The Placement:
Types of Placement (including changes e.g. Adoption)
Understanding Placement Plans and Child in Care Reviews
Risk Assessments and Foster Carers
(This link takes you to the Kent Children's Services Procedures Manual)
Helping a Child to Settle Into Your Home
My Placement may be Breaking Down
Ending a Placement
Caring for Children:
What Decisions can I Make?
See also:
Delegated Authority
(This link takes you to the Kent Children's Services Procedures Manual)
Involving Children in Decision Making
Risk Assessment and Planning
Health
School and Education
Contact Between the Child and Their Family
Disabled Children and Children who Need Special Medical Help
Relationships and Sex
Positive Relationships and Behaviour Management
Restrictive Physical Intervention and Restraint
Alcohol, Drugs and Smoking
Identity
Keeping Memories
Transporting Children
Baby Sitters and Overnight Stays
First Aid and Medication
Moving Towards Independence
Other Resources:
Newsletters and Service Updates
Kent Fostering Policies and Guidance
Training & Development
Keywords
The Pledge