What Support Will I Receive?

At FCA we promote a “team parenting” approach. Everyone is responsible for the child – and for the carer. We believe that we can learn continuously from each other and, that by keeping teams small, we can develop strong relationships and find imaginative and creative responses to the needs of the children in our care.

Through training, support and shared expertise, we can ensure that both child and carer are given every opportunity to fulfil their potential and give every placement their best efforts.

With a team parenting approach, all FCA staff involved can support both child and carer – reinforcing the role of the carer and encouraging other professionals to work together in the child’s best interest. This level of trust established with a small group of individuals also enables the young person to feel a far greater sense of security.

And whether support is required day or night – help is only ever a phone call away. With a 24-hour phone line, communication with carers is rapid and accessible at any point of crisis.

Click here to view a summary of the support for foster carers.