Foster parents get support and training

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett has welcomed a new agreement between Fostering Kids and Child, Youth and Family signed today.

Today’s signing of an MOU marks the beginning of a relationship which will see training for foster carers which aligns with national qualifications.The agreement will also see 11 new workshops for foster carers; covering topics such as building attachment and managing behaviour.

Fostering Kids provide support to around 1,000 foster parents caring for children through Child, Youth and Family and Non Government Organisations such as Barnardos and the Open Home Foundation.

Fostering Kids was formerly the New Zealand Family and Fostercare Federation.

The full media release is available at: http://feeds.beehive.govt.nz/release/foster-parents-get-support-and-training

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