Every Foster Carer will have their own specialist fostering Social Worker, usually their assessing Social Worker. This person is different from the child’s Social Worker.
Foster Carers are offered post approval training in child protection, separation and loss, safe caring and Departmental Procedures. The Fostering and Adoption Training Social Worker will prepare an individual programme of training to meet your needs.
All West Dunbartonshire Council Foster Carers will be provided with relevant equipment required to undertake the task of caring for accommodated child, including cots, highchairs and bedroom furniture you may need to make a child feel comfortable and secure in your home.
Generous allowances are paid to all Foster Carers for each of the children placed in their care. Additional enhanced allowances can also be paid, depending on the individual needs of each child.
New and existing Foster Carers are invited to attend quarterly meetings with the Fostering and Adoption Team, which give you the opportunity to meet with other Carers, discuss any issues and learn about future events which may be of relevance to you.
