Foster carers training and development
Training and development of our foster carers that can be taken during the assessment process (before approval) and a varied programme of training for approved foster carers.
The importance of training
Training and development of our foster carers is an important priority for us, as we believe this is important to ensure the best care for the children, and for the carers, in the demanding task of looking after someone else鈥檚 child.
Applicants will be required to complete some of the training during the assessment process (before approval) and a varied programme of training is also available for approved foster carers to ensure their ongoing personal development.
Training we offer
Training we offer before approval:
- emergency first aid
- safeguarding
- safer caring
- skills to foster preparation training/kinship preparation training
- understanding behaviour
- valuing difference
Training we offer after approval:
Core training
- family time (contact)
- what is health
Developmental training
A comprehensive programme of training is available from the download below.
Or please email fosteringtraining@worcestershire.gov.uk for more details.
Register your interest
Fill out our online form to register your interest for fostering:
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Register your interest in fostering
Sometimes families are unable to provide the level of care and support a child needs, register your interest to become a foster carer.
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