The aim of this toolkit is to provide a guide for professionals involved in the field of investigating allegations in foster care and supporting everyone involved in the process.
This toolkit will:
- Introduce the 5 Ps Model of allegations practice.
- Explore opportunities to reframe how we view allegations and improve preparation of prospective and approved foster carers.
- Provide advice and practice guidance to improve professional risk assessment and responses following an allegation.
- Improve clarity around what constitutes an allegation, concern or complaint.
- Improve clarity around terminology and outcomes.
- Offer guidance on how to improve placement stability as safely as possible and reduce the likelihood of children being removed from their home.
- Offer guidance to reduce the likelihood of foster carers resigning due to their experiences through developing improved understanding of the processes and outlining options for support