Lynne Woodhouse - Advice and mediation worker, The Fostering Network
Children & Young People Now
23 April 2008
I support foster carers in the north east of England, generally in times of crisis and often when allegations have been made against them. Initial support will be on the phone, followed by face-to-face. We support them throughout the complaints process and may attend meetings and panel hearings with them.
As a trained social worker, I spent nine years in various local authority roles, before ending up on a fostering team. I had a strong feeling foster carers were not fully supported and wanted to make a difference. I have also taken a counselling course as I think you need...