Our fostering consultant develop a range of practice notes, briefings and other resources to support our members in their work. They also support the exchange of ideas and good practice at our regular practice forums.
Guidance
The usual fostering limit, exemptions, and terms of approval of foster carers (England) | 6 November 2017
Practice Notes
These are the latest fostering practice notes available to our members as free PDF downloads:
Practice Note 73 - Disabled Foster Carers
Practice Note 72 - Planning the Assessment of a Foster Carer's New Partner
Practice Note 71 - Writing a Fostering Panel Annual Report
Practice Note 70 - The Fostering Decision-Maker (England)
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Amplifying foster carers' voices to truly hear the children in their care
Hear directly from foster carers about what it’s like for children and young people in their care to stay in touch with their families. We have asked our Foster Carer Advisory Committee members to share their experiences of helping the children in their care to stay in touch with their birth family, how different that can look for each child, and the impact of supporting staying in touch arrangements on the foster carers themselves.
Find out moreImproving the future of foster care – from a new Form F to a National Fostering Strategy
Emma Fincham, CoramBAAF’s fostering consultant, reveals the changes coming to Form F to improve practice whilst arguing that wider reform of the system through a National Fostering Strategy is required to significantly improve all foster carers’ experiences.
Read moreCoramBAAF Conversations
Our podcast series is dedicated to exploring topics related to adoption, fostering and kinship care. We invite children's social care professionals and experts by experience to join us to share best practices, their experiences and knowledge.
Episode 26 | Building trust between children and their carers
Building a healthy relationship between a foster carer and the child in their care is deeply rooted in trust. In this insightful conversation, Jo Francis, our Publishing Manager, sits down with Brad Kemp and Lauren Fernandes to explore what it truly means to build trust between children and their carers.
Watch or listen hereEpisode 22 | The experiences of an LGBTQ+ foster carer
In celebration of PRIDE month, Emma Fincham, our Fostering Consultant, had a conversation with Matt Taylor-Roberts from Proud 2b Parents. They discussed Matt’s experiences as an LGBT+ foster carer, the important role that services can play in supporting LGBT+ parents and carers and changes that would make a positive difference now.
Watch or listen hereFostering book bundles
To help newly qualified social workers, or those that want to refresh their knowledge, we have created a fostering starter packs. Timeless bestsellers that offer invaluable guidance for the vital work of fostering professionals.
Starter pack
Get 'Fostering now', 'Making good assessments', and 'The child's legal journey through care' for £35 (usually £49.90).
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Bumper starter pack
Dive into these essential resources to gain practical insights and robust guidance, whether you're just starting or a seasoned professional. Get this bundle for £65 (usually £82.80).
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LGBTQ+ Young people and their social care needs
This session will outline recent findings that outline the particular and significant needs for LGBTQ+ people when linked to social care. From three studies, we developed a model explaining their challenges and recommendations for improving practice. We will outline their particular needs as well as exploring how to improve social care to develop more inclusive services.
The wellbeing of children in care - comparing those in kinship and unrelated foster care
The Bright Spots Programme supports local authorities to systematically listen to their children in care and care leavers, about the things that are important to them. The presentation takes data from the programme and examines the views of over 1,200 children.
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Our multidisciplinary groups and forums provide a platform to you, our members, so we can advocate on your behalf to Government, and ensure that your voices are heard in the development of legislation, policy and practice.
Fostering practice forums
Share professional practice, knowledge and expertise in fostering with colleagues in your local region including groups dedicated to Private and Independent Fostering.
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