POINT 57/100 — WHAT COULD THIS HOUSEHOLD ACTUALLY OFFER?
Its not just a spare room its sufficiency, we need to be assessing the FULL potential
POINT 56/100 — DO YOU UNDERSTAND THE WHOLE HOUSEHOLD — NOT JUST THE APPLICANT?
The initial visit is there to review so far and engage to start an application is is not as assessment.
POINT 55/100 — ARE YOU ASKING THE RIGHT QUESTIONS AT THE RIGHT TIME — AND IN THE RIGHT WAY?
Answers to questions are not absolute for the assessment to start. Some Prospective Foster Carer just need time to adjust to the new normal
POINT 54/100 — WHAT IS THE INITIAL VISIT ACTUALLY FOR?
The initial visit is not a mini Form F
POINT 53/100 — WHO SHOULD BE AT THE INITIAL VISIT?
The Initial Visit should be carefully planned and an experienced Foster Carer Buddy should also attend
POINT 52/100 — DOES YOUR INITIAL VISIT FIT THEIR LIFE — OR YOURS?
You can lose really good candidates for Foster Carer recruitment by not being realistic around how you book the initial visit - be careful