There will be times where the parent or parents in your care have made huge progress and are able to leave your home and raise their child independently. This means that they have overcome significant disadvantages and feel confident in their parenting skills. Ultimately, your support will have enabled a child and their parents to stay together, which is an incredible thing to do for a family. The placement may only last several months, but the benefits can last a lifetime.
As a foster carer, you play an essential role in helping parents overcome obstacles and gain the confidence to raise their child independently. When they are ready to leave your care, it’s a testament to the positive impact you’ve made on their lives. You have helped keep a family together, which is a significant achievement that can have lifelong benefits. Although the placement may only last a few months, the impact on the child and their parents can be immeasurable.
Sadly, there may also be times where the child cannot remain with their birth parent/s. In cases like this, you will help the parent/s and child to deal with the outcomes this decision. We will be there to help you every step of the way, with 24/7 support from our team of experts. We will also be there for the parent/s and child, with a therapeutic approach to supporting the children.
