The assessment process
Following on from receiving your information pack a member of the Fostering and Adoption Team will come out to visit you and discuss in more detail your interest in shared care. You will be asked to consider what you could offer as a shared carer and the level of commitment you coud provide.
If a decision is made to proceed with your application you will be required to attend Preparatory Groups where you will have the opportunity to learn more about caring for children. Further to this, an individual assessment will be completed on you and your family alongside the completion of the statutory health and police checks and references. On completion of your assessment, you will be invited to the Adoption and Fostering Panel to be approved as a shared carer for West Dunbartonshire Council.
Shared care and finance
An allowance is paid to shared carers which is currently under review by Social Work Services.
Travel expenses are also paid as are the costs for any trips or outings. Any equipment which is required will also be provided although adaptations to the shared carers home would not normally be considered due to the short term nature of the care offered.
