Conclusion

As a Fostering Service our priority is to protect children in care and those carers who look after them. It is not possible to eliminate all risk but by offering good support, supervision and training to carers, and developing comprehensive Safer Caring Plans, the risks can be reduced. However, when an allegation is made the affects can be devastating for all those concerned, irrespective of how long they may have fostered.

There is further information about the allegations process in the Good Practice Guide included in this handbook.  

It is expected that you discuss the allegations procedure with your Fostering Social Worker and also arrange to attend the Safer Caring training course.