Assessment and Preparation
The Assessment is a two way process, in which we aim to give you information to prepare you for the complex task of fostering, and to help you decide if fostering is for you and your family. Please note that Angus Council Social Work and Health Department will not proceed with an assessment if information or serious concerns arise that cannot be resolved.
- Angus carer
The assessment involves both you and all members of your immediate family. You will be expected to demonstrate, or have the potential to develop, the following skills:
- Ability to communicate with children, their families and professionals.
- An awareness of child development, and the particular needs of looked after children
- A willingness to work towards the social work plan for the child, including facilitation of contact and working with families
- Flexibility
- The ability to keep accurate records
- A willingness to attend meeting, support groups and training sessions
- An understanding of anti-discriminatory practice
You are expected to attend a series of Preparation Groups prior to approval which cover a wide range of issues about fostering.
Once the homestudy report is completed it will be presented to the Fostering Panel. You will see the report and have the opportunity to comment on it before it is submitted to the panel. A final decision about approval will be made after the panel by the “Agency Decision Maker” who is a Senior Manager in the Social Work and Health Department.