Service Description: Fostering is substitute family care for children and young people who, for a variety of reasons, are unable to live with their own families. Services available via the Fostering Service are Long Term Fostering, Short Term Fostering, Respite Care, Day Care Providers, Family Link and Combined Accomodation Scheme (CAS). The service currently consists of 3 Units and a Fostering Duty Worker.
Answer: Some behavioural signs of children who have been abused include: • Running away • Harming themselves • Becoming secretive • Changes in behaviour, for example., becoming aggressive or depressed, eating disorders, wetting or soiling • Attempting suicide • Poor self image • Lack confidence • Delayed development However it is important to note that some of these behavioural signs may be a result of other things happening in the child's life. It is also important to note that all abuse involves some emotional ill treatment.