Therapeutic Parenting

Foster carer assessment would explore prospective foster carers childhood and their parenting style. Key parenting skills of a therapeutic foster carer are:

Guiding -Teaching - leading

Caring - Empowering- Nurturing

Sensitive to the needs- Consistent and always Non-violent

Empathy for the Child’s Feelings

This is built on unconditional love and emotional warmth.

It provides open communication and Emotional Security.

Recognises the Positive and respect child’s developmental stage

Find all opportunities to praise and rewards even the smallest accomplishments.

Clear boundaries but advocate for the child's best interest.

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