What To Expect From My Foster Carers

Foster carers are given training to make sure they look after you properly. They have rules that they need to follow, and will also set rules for you to follow. They will also tell you what will happen if you break the rules, like not being allowed to have any sweets, watch tv or something else.

It may feel strange going to live with another family, so here is what to expect:

To be safe and healthy

To be happy and achieve

To be encouraged to do well at school

To be treated with respect

To be listened to, and helped with any problems

To have your own room, unless you want to share with a brother or sister.

To have your own space where you can be on your own when needed.

To be able to join clubs and do hobbies that you are interested in.

To have your own pocket money

Where possible keep in touch with family and friends.

Above all this we want you to be happy.

Rules for foster carers.

Foster carers are not allowed to:

Use physical punishment (like hitting you)

Stop you having arranged contact with your family.

Stop you having contact with your support worker.

Stop you having meals

Lock you in your own bedroom or other rooms

Foster carers must follow house rules.