The Becoming a Fostering Family training programme actively engages participants through an interactive online course, furthermore this culminates in two impactful face-to-face workshop sessions. Moreover, it thoroughly prepares potential foster parents, deepening their understanding of attachment and therapeutic parenting. As a result, participants gain the essential tools they need to succeed.

The Becoming a Foster Family course not only empowers participants to enjoy the benefits of online learning, but it also helps them deepen their understanding. Throughout the course, learners reflect on how their thoughts and beliefs shape their parenting style. This will take place during the online modules and later in the two face-to-face sessions at the end. In addition, the course includes real-world examples, fully engaging participants in personal reflection. Furthermore, this ultimately gives them the opportunity to:

• Reflect on their childhood and attachment style, exploring ways to stay present for a child in their care
• Embrace a therapeutic parenting approach, discovering strategies to connect with children who have experienced trauma and neglect
• Build the skills and knowledge required for a successful fostering placement

The Becoming a Foster Family course delivers 90% of its content online, while qualified social workers lead the final two sessions face-to-face. Additionally, the course provides all necessary resources for these in-person sessions. Moreover, this structure not only creates a streamlined and efficient process but also reduces costs, as participants complete most preparatory work online.

• Provides a reliable pathway to becoming a foster parent forming part of the official approval process
• Helps participants on their approval journey by providing essential foundational knowledge and a therapeutic skillset
• Equips participants with essential knowledge and skills to apply therapeutic parenting approaches, leading to more sustained and supportive placements
• Inspires and encourages potential foster parents to take the next step in the application process by giving them the confidence they can take on the role
• Assists in supporting sustained foster placements by giving foster parents the tools they need to appropriately deal with challenges
• Helps to identify suitable foster parents early in the process, saving local authorities and agencies time and money preparing unsuitable candidates