Foster Parent Handbook Part 3 – Everyday Safe Care Practice

Complete our mandatory training course: Safer Care and Allegations

  • Showing affection, and guidance on touch
  • Photographs and videos
  • Your extended family, friends and pets
  • Children’s complaints and worries
  • Personal space and bedrooms
  • Clothing and dress
  • Language
  • Supervision and play, technology
  • Arrangements if a child needs assistance with personal care routines
  • The home health and safety check
  • Hygiene, daily routines
  • Control of hazardous substances
  • Fire safety
  • Smoking, alcohol and drugs in the foster home
  • Sexuality and sexual health
  • Delegated authority and safety considerations
  • Overnight stays
  • Holidays
  • Alternative care providers
  • Safe travel