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Demonstrate competence in looking after children and young people.
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Have a room that will provide privacy for the child/young person.
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Demonstrate a genuine concern for the child's/young person's welfare.
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Realise that looking after a child or young person who has a history of abuse or neglect is very different to looking after their own children.
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Show understanding of the effects of all types of abuse.
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Understand that it may take the foster child/young person some time to settle and accept you.
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Must be able to provide the child/young person with a homely environment and encourage them to see and use their strengths in a positive way.
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Provide an environment that will help the child/young person to develop and grow by concentrating on such areas as their health, education, identity, self-care and preparation skills.
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Encourage the child's/young person's capacity for growth and self-fulfilment.
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Show an interest in the child/young person's accomplishments, however small.
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Teach the child/young person how to be resilient even though they have had negative and harmful experiences.
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Be able to accept support and enter into a supportive relationship with the agency, other professionals and foster carers.
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Attend training to learn how to deal with all aspects of caring.
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Demonstrate your ability to work in partnership.
- Promote the child/young persons health and educational needs.
