Fostering practice
What is the Mockingbird Family Model
You might have heard about the Mockingbird Family Model during your career as a foster carer, and wondered what it was. Initiated by the Mockingbird Society in the USA, the programme has been implemented and supported in the UK by The Fostering Network since 2015.
What you will learn
- Understand the key principles and responsibilities covered by this topic.
- Recognise how the topic affects children, carers and day-to-day fostering practice.
- Apply practical course guidance to relevant situations with greater confidence.
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.