The course takes place in Dumfries and we expect that you and your partner (if applicable) attend all days. There is also an opportunity for your own children to attend if they wish.
The course is run by experienced workers from the fostering and adoption team and the looked-after health team. There is also input from:
- foster carers
- adopters
- social workers
- young people who have experienced foster care
What the course involves
There are group exercises, videos, role-play and lots of open discussions. We cover a range of issues related to adoption and fostering, focusing on the impact of trauma and how therapeutic parenting can help heal trauma.
The course will also include case studies of children who are in foster care or have been adopted as well as the legal processes involved.
After the course
At the end of the pre-approval course you will be invited to make an application to be assessed as prospective adopters or foster carers.