Fostering practice
Introduction to remand fostering
Remand fostering is a specialised form of fostering that involves caring for young people who have been charged with crimes and are ordered to be placed in care while awaiting trial. This type of fostering may sound intimidating but it is also an incredible way to help young people at a turning point in their life.
What you will learn
- What remand foster carers do.
- How the youth justice system works.
- How to support a young person in remand fostering with tips from remand foster carers.
How the course works
The course is broken into manageable online units and includes knowledge checks or quizzes where appropriate. Progress saves automatically, so learners can pause and return on any device.
A certificate is available when all required course elements are completed successfully.
Who it is for
Foster carers, support carers and fostering-service staff who need practical, up-to-date learning in this topic.