Publications - General - The Fostering Network

1150 - Living in Foster Care: A guide for Children [Pack of 10]

Clear, colourful and accessible, these leaflets have been developed as a result of our work with children and young people - setting out what they said they wanted to be told as they began their first foster care placement. Available in packs of 10, they are a cost-effective way of supporting looked-after children and young people.

The leaflet covers:

- The role of the child or young person's social worker
- The role of the foster carer
- Reviews and meetings
- Some of the feelings children and young people may have about being in foster care
- Advice for children and young people if they have a problem or need help

Each leaflet has space for you to fill in details about who to contact in case of an emergency or complaint, as well as contact details for organisations that support children and young people.

PACK OF 10

A5 8 pages

Member £9.00 / Non-member £18.00

1151 - Living in Foster Care: A guide for Young People [Pack of 10]

Clear, colourful and accessible, these leaflets have been developed as a result of our work with children and young people - setting out what they said they wanted to be told as they began their first foster care placement. Available in packs of 10, they are a cost-effective way of supporting looked-after children and young people.

The leaflet covers:

- The role of the child or young person's social worker
- The role of the foster carer
- Reviews and meetings
- Some of the feelings children and young people may have about being in foster care
- Advice for children and young people if they have a problem or need help

Each leaflet has space for you to fill in details about who to contact in case of an emergency or complaint, as well as contact details for organisations that support children and young people.

PACK OF 10

A5 8 pages

Member £9.00 / Non-member £18.00

1152 - My Family Fosters: a handbook for sons and daughters of foster carers

This handbook provides children whose family has chosen to foster with answers to the many questions they have. In straightforward language, it explains what fostering means, and why children and young people may be in foster care. It explores some of the concerns sons and daughters may have, and suggests practical ways they can deal with the difficulties they may face.

Topics include:

- What is fostering and what will it mean for me?
- Making changes at home
- Coping with difficult behaviour
- School and friends
- Safer caring
- Secrets and disclosure
- Sources of support

We recommend that children attending session 7 of 'The Skills to Foster' recieve a copy of My Family Fosters

The handbook has been developed with input from sons and daughters of foster carers accross the UK

A5 32 pages
2008

Member £7.50 / Non-member £15.00

1153 - My Family Fosters: a handbook for sons and daughters of foster carers [Pack of 10]

This handbook provides children whose family has chosen to foster with answers to the many questions they have. In straightforward language, it explains what fostering means, and why children and young people may be in foster care. It explores some of the concerns sons and daughters may have, and suggests practical ways they can deal with the difficulties they may face.

Topics include:

- What is fostering and what will it mean for me?
- Making changes at home
- Coping with difficult behaviour
- School and friends
- Safer caring
- Secrets and disclosure
- Sources of support

We recommend that children attending session 7 of 'The Skills to Foster' recieve a copy of My Family Fosters

The handbook has been developed with input from sons and daughters of foster carers accross the UK

Pack of 10

A5 32 pages
2008

Member £70.00 / Non-member £140.00

7068 - Prepared to Care by Jane Butler

Recognising the unique situation of family and friends carers, this comprehensive resource book gives them all the information they need. Clear, practical and accessible, it sets out the process of becoming an approved foster carer, explains the legal and financial implications and offers guidance on managing behaviour and safer caring.

A4 112 pages
ISBN 1 897869 48 7
Last published: 2006

Member £15.00 / Non-member £20.00

7098 - UK National Standards for Foster Care

25 Standards launched by the Fostering Network to provide a blueprint on how to deliver the highest standards of foster care.

A4 70 pages
ISBN 1 897869 26 6
Last published: 1999

Member £13.00 / Non-member £26.00

7096 - Code of Practice on the recruitment, assessment, approval, training, management and support of foster carers

A day-to-day reference document for those involved in the management of fostering services and the recruitment, assessment, approval, training and support of carers in England.

A4 126 pages
ISBN 1 897869 27 4
Last published: December 2005

Member £16.00 / Non-member £32.00

7093 - Code of practice - Scotland

Produced following consultation in Scotland. Fully supported by the Scottish Executive.

A4 106 pages
ISBN 1 897869 47 9
Last published: 2004

Member £16.00 / Non-member £32.00

7069 - A Stronger Voice: building foster care associations by Anne Collis

With numerous case studies and examples, this practical toolkit is an essential and accessible resource that clearly sets out how to set up and run a foster care association.

A4 100 pages
ISBN 1 897869 49 5
Last published: 2007

Member £15.00 / Non-member £30.00

7197 - Preparation for Adult Life

A guide for anyone who is actively involved in helping young people prepare for leaving care. It provides guidance on meeting statutory requirements and offers practical information, useful tips, case studies and exercises for you to work through together.

A4 136 pages
ISBN 1 897869 05 3
Last published: 2003