Publications - Pathways through fostering

7067 - Safer Caring by Jacky Slade

With over 100,000 copies sold since the first edition was published in 1995, this title now forms part of the Pathways series. Its straightforward approach to creating an environment in which everyone can feel protected is an essential tool that has already benefited thousands of foster carers.

Sample pages available

Chapters include:

1. Know where you're coming from
2. Abusive past care and what it means for carers
3. 'What about us?' - sons and daughters of carers
4. Positive foster caring
5. Family policies
6. Mobiles, messaging and the internet
7. Record Keeping
8. Preparation for placements
9. Three steps along the way...
10. Last words
Appendix 1. Terminology
Appendix 2. Further reading and resources
Appendix 3. Have you got what it takes to foster? Questions for new and existing carers
Appendix 4. 'We need a placement for Stephen...' placement checklist

A4 88 pages
ISBN 1 897869 01 0
Last published: 2006

Member price: £12.00

Non-member price: £24.00