The Fostering Network: Publications & resources: Information booklets (Signposts)

Allegations Against Foster Carers: information for foster carers: Publisher: The Fostering Network; Date: 2007; This Signpost gives information about safer caring and information for foster carers about allegations.; Code: 2062; Price: £2 members, £4 non-members; Full details…
Allowances and Income Tax: information for foster carers: Publisher: The Fostering Network; Date: 2007; A new revised edition of the Fostering Network's extremely popular guide as to which allowances and payments are taxable, plus advice on National Insurance and completing your tax form.; Code: 2008; Price: £2 members, £4 non-members; Full details…
Benefits: information for foster carers: Publisher: The Fostering Network; Date: 2007; This booklet provides clear and succinct information about the range of benefits and tax credits to which carers and looked after children and young people might be entitled.; Code: 2169; Price: £2 members, £4 non-members; Full details…
The Children (Scotland) Act 1995: Publisher: The Fostering Network; Date: 2003; A guide for foster carers on the most relevant aspects of the legislation.; Code: 2159; Price: £2 members, £4 non-members; Full details…
The Children Act 1989: Publisher: The Fostering Network; Date: 2007; A guide for foster carers on the most relevant aspects of the legislation.; Code: 2163; Price: £2 members, £4 non-members; Full details…
Contact: maintaining links with families: Publisher: The Fostering Network; Date: 1997; Informs carers abut arrangements for children in foster care to see their families.; Code: 2167; Price: £2 members, £4 non-members; Full details…
Dealing With a Fostering Breakdown: information for foster carers: Publisher: The Fostering Network; Date: 1996; This booklet looks at how to anticipate a breakdown before it occurs, and at managing the process so that, even if it cannot be prevented, the end of the placement is less traumatic.; Code: 2065; Price: £2 members, £4 non-members; Full details…
Education: information for foster carers: Publisher: The Fostering Network; Date: 2006; This signpost provides information on the education system in England and Wales, plus carers' and parents' rights and responsibilities.; Code: 2165; Price: £2 members, £4 non-members; Full details…
Foster Care Placement: regulations and guidance: Publisher: The Fostering Network; Date: 2007; Part of the Signpost series, this booklet addresses the issues surrounding foster placements.; Code: 2164; Price: £2 members, £4 non-members; Full details…
Fostering a Child Who Has Been Sexually Abused: information for foster carers: Publisher: The Fostering Network; Date: 1997; Any child who comes into foster care may have been sexually abused.; Code: 2061; Price: £2 members, £4 non-members; Full details…
Going to Court: information for foster carers: Publisher: The Fostering Network; Date: 2007; This booklet explains the different types of court proceedings carers may have to attend, with advice on giving evidence.; Code: 2064; Price: £2 members, £4 non-members; Full details…
Health and Medical Matters: Publisher: The Fostering Network; Date: 1998; Here the carer's responsibilities, health promotion, consent to treatment, record keeping and confidentiality are considered.; Code: 2059; Price: £2 members, £4 non-members; Full details…
HIV and AIDS: Publisher: The Fostering Network; Date: 2007; This booklet gives clear guidance on matters such as hygiene, confidentiality and family contact for carers of children and young people with HIV/AIDS.; Code: 2063; Price: £2 members, £4 non-members; Full details…
Insurance and Foster Care: information for foster carers: Publisher: The Fostering Network; Date: 2008; This booklet offers helpful guidance on many aspects of insurance.; Code: 2011; Price: £2 members, £4 non-members; Full details…
Managing Behaviour: information for foster carers: Publisher: The Fostering Network; Date: 1996; This booklet gives practical hints on effective ways of dealing with difficult behaviour.; Code: 2023; Price: £2 members, £4 non-members; Full details…
Record Keeping: information for foster carers: Publisher: The Fostering Network; Date: 2002; Explains why it is so important for carers to keep detailed records abut children or young people in their care.; Code: 2162; Price: £2 members, £4 non-members; Full details…
Reviews and Meetings About Children and Young People: Publisher: The Fostering Network; Date: 1998; A guide to different meetings: what they are for and how they are run.; Code: 2027; Price: £2 members, £4 non-members; Full details…
The Social Worker's Visit: Publisher: The Fostering Network; Booklet to give information for foster carers about the social worker's visit.; Code: 2012; Price: £2 members, £4 non-members; Full details…
Special Guardianship : information for foster carers: Publisher: The Fostering Network; Date: 2007; This booklet offers information about Special Guardianship.; Code: 2070; Price: £2 members, £4 non-members; Full details…
Welcoming the Fostered Child: Publisher: The Fostering Network; Date: 1997; Booklet to give information for foster carers about welcoming the fostered child into their home.; Code: 2166; Price: £2 members, £4 non-members; Full details…