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
POINT 51/100 — ARE THEY READY FOR THE INITIAL VISIT — OR ARE YOU READY FOR THEM?
Enthusiasm for Fostering does not mean they are ready for the initial visit don't rush them find out let them choose to progress
Point 50/100 — Is Your Initial Enquiry System Actually Working?
If you are not completely sure your Enquiry process is working properly you could be losing hundreds of potential Carers