Local Authorities

Parent and Child Placements


Placements are available for mothers and/or fathers and their child, where foster carers can provide support and guidance to parent(s) and help them develop parenting skills. If requested, and by arrangement with the placing Local Authority / Trust, a formal assessment of parenting ability can be undertaken by suitably qualified and experienced FCA staff in conjunction with the FCA foster family.

Comprehensive written assessment reports, for use in child protection conferences or child protection reviews, formal Local Authority / Trust planning meetings or statutory reviews or court proceedings, can be prepared.

Additional training is provided for foster carers providing parent and child placements who have to work closely with others as part of a professional team.

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