Foster carer handbook

As a foster carer with leeds city council, you will need a range of information, guidance and advice to assist you with your commitments. This Electronic ‘fact file’ is designed to provide essential information covering a range of subject areas related to the fostering task.

This electronic fact file is arranged alphabetically.

• The Charter for Foster Carers (PDF, 547KB) details our aims in relation to fostering and the commitments of the fostering department and the foster carer
• Childrens Services complaints, compliments and comments procedures (PDF, 348KB)
  
• The Delegated Authority Policy Document, updated August 2015 (PDF, 382KB) - articulates what authority can be delegated to the carer when caring for a child. The Delegated Authority template will be provided by your Fostering Supervising Social Worker when a child/young person moves into placement with you
  
• Home Fire Safety Advice (PDF 1.3MB) - advice to help you stay safe in your home
  
• Insurance cover for foster carers guidance - provides general descriptions of each policy and how to claim under each policy
• Rent a Room Handbook 2016-17 (PDF, 1.36MB) - a comprehensive guide to the policies and procedures governing the rent a room scheme
  
• Service Statement of Purpose (PDF, 1MB) - outlines the fostering departments aims and objectives including a description of the service and the facilities that are provided
  
• the Supported Lodgings Policy is a comprehensive guide to the policies and procedures governing the Supported Lodgings Scheme
  
• Training, support and development (TSD) standards workbook for foster carers on GOV.UK - all the paperwork attaining to the Training, Skills and Development (TSD) for Foster Carers in their first 12 months