Pause For Parenting Radio Series – Foster Care

“Celebrating The Champion in You”

Presenter: Mrs. Treenia Graham BSc: Sociology and Psychology (Senior Child Care Officer. Ag.)

Topics:  

• What is foster care?
• Types of foster care (short term, long term or emergency care)
• Where do children identified for foster care come from?
• Why do children come into the care of the Child Care Board?
• Who is eligible to foster a child
• Can prospective foster parents choose the child they wish to have?
• Will a child be allowed to have contact with biological family while in a foster care placement?
• What are the challenges a foster parent may encounter and the role of the Child Care Board during this time?
• What is the process to foster a child?

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