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: Carers enjoy the time they spend with a child. When they are caring for a child with complex needs, they take special satisfaction from knowing that they are supporting the child’s family by providing a well-deserved break. Children extend their social network, which also is a means of helping their development. They develop special friendships that can become a very important part of their lives. Parents can feel reassured that their child is having a good time whilst they also have some time to do spend as they choose. - Related Link