Course details
Men in foster care
26 April 2008, London (1 day course)
£125 + VAT
This course is for:
- male foster carers
- male supervising social workers
- male residential social workers
About this course
It is for men and is facilitated by male trainers. The role of men in foster care and residential childcare work has been the subject of increased debate. There is concern about how best to work with children who have been sexually abused, worries about abuse by carers, and unsubstantiated allegations of abuse.
This course explores the idea of the ‘positive male role model’ to identify ways in which men can work effectively with fostered children and young people.
This course will:
- examine how gender influences child care work
- consider the role of men in work with children who have been sexually abused
- help identify why sexism must be challenged and how to do this effectively
- challenge the myths and stereotypes surrounding black men and gay men and promote anti-discriminatory practice.
Links to qualifications
The course links up to Units HSC33 of the NVQ Health and Social Care Level 3 Caring for Children and Young People and Units A & E of the National Occupational Standards for Child Care at post-qualifying level.
Book a place on this course
If you would like to book, please download a booking form and return to the address given on the form.
Please contact us if you are interested in finding out more about any of our courses and we will let you know the course fees, all course details and how to book on to a course: call the training department on 020 7620 6430 / 29 or email training@fostering.net.