What does being a foster parent involve?

You’ll be responsible for the day-to-day care of a child, and their physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual protection and safety. This includes taking care of the child’s health and medical needs and keeping records of accidents and illness.

You’ll work closely with your Barnardos social worker and other professionals, support and cooperate with birth parent ‘contact’ arrangements for the child, and have an understanding of Barnardos policies and procedures.

As a foster parent you will be respected and valued as a member of the Barnardos foster care team. You’ll get appropriate information about Barnardos procedures, care plans, payment schedules and more.

You’ll never be pressured into accepting a placement. A social worker will listen to your concerns and address them. We will always try to clarify information for you, and you can join a foster parent association for support and access to training opportunities.

 

Further links:

• About fostering
• Can anyone become a foster carer?
• What does being a foster parent involve?
• How do I become a foster carer?
• What kinds of care can I offer to children?
• What about the children?
• Why foster with Barnardos?
  
• What training will I get?
• What financial support will I receive?
• I am very interested, what do I do now?
• A caregiver’s story