This course provides male carers with a perspective on their role in the care of looked after children.
Aims and objectives:
- Consider the role of men in fostering, especially in working with children and young people who are in care and the impact this has on protective care.
- Explore some of the challenges male foster carers may face, including the need to confront discrimination in practice
- Reflect on the emotions that working with children in care can arouse.
- Encourage one another in our roles as male foster carers.
Booking details:
Member rate £110 plus VAT
Non-member rate £149 plus VAT
This course will be delivered virtually, registration will begin at 9:45, confirmed delegates will be sent joining instructions by email a few days before the course start date.
For more information contact learn@fostering.net or speak to your fostering service about funding a place on this course.
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