Foster Carers Handbook Each section of the handbook is available to download as a pdf document for your ease of use. If you have any problems viewing the documents please do not hesitate to give us a call and we will guide you through the process. Section A – Working with Foster Care Link 1. Statement of Purpose 2. Foster Care Agreement 3. Equal Opportunities Policy 4. Diversity Policy 5. Policy on the Support and Supervision of Foster Carers Section B – Practice Issues 6. Safe Caring Policy 6a. Radicalisation Policy 7. Policy on the use of Control and Sanctions in Foster Placements 8. Recording Policy and Guidance for Carers 9. Policy on Promoting the Health of Children in Care 9a. Medication Policy 9b. Smoking Policy 10. Health and Safety Assessments on Foster Homes - Guideline 11. Policy on the Promotion of Educational Achievement of Children in Care 11b. Promoting Positive Behaviour and Relationships 12. Policy on Promoting the Leisure Interests of Foster Children 13. Policy on Preparing for Adulthood 14. Policy on Dealing with Incidents of Bullying Against Foster Children 15. Policy & Procedure on Absence of Foster Children from Carer's Home 16. Recognising Signs of Abuse - Vulnerable groups 17. Child Protection Policy 17a. Child Exploitation Policy & Procedure 17b. Internet Policy 17c. Child Exploitation Policy and Procedure -2 18. Guidance on Promoting Contact Section C – Further Information and Guidance 19. Annual Review of Approval Procedure 20. Complaints and Suggestions Policy for Foster Care Link Service Users 21. Complaints Against Carers Policy 22. Whistleblowing Policy 23. Access to Records Policy 24. Case Recording Policy & the Retention of Records 25. Consultation Policy 26. Matching Policy 27. Policy on Family and Friends as Carers 28. Short-Term Breaks Policy 29. Policy on Fostering Allowances and Payment Rates Sheet 29a. Staying Put Policy 30. Independent Review Mechanism Information Section D – Support Groups and Training 31. GDPR Policy 32. Foster Care Link – Foster Carers Association Information
