❓ A parliamentary question regarding foster carer recruitment and the characteristics associated with successful foster care placements in Western Australia. The response outlines desirable characteristics for foster parents.
AnsweredQoN 2406Legislative Assembly
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(1) How are foster carers recruited by the State Government?
(2) Does the State Government collect information on the characteristics of foster parents that are associated with successful placements and provision of good outcomes for children?
(3) If yes to (2), what are considered by the Department to be the desirable characteristics of foster parents?
(2) Does the State Government collect information on the characteristics of foster parents that are associated with successful placements and provision of good outcomes for children?
(3) If yes to (2), what are considered by the Department to be the desirable characteristics of foster parents?
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Answered
1 June 2004
Responded by
Minister for Disability Services
Response time
91 days
(2) Yes (3) - ensuring the safety and protection of the child - demonstrate a confident parenting style but willing to learn different methods for reaching children - committed to keeping up the links with the child’s family and understanding the importance of this for the child and their family - ability to be flexible, honest and respectful - having a good network of supports and interests - understanding child development - openness to learn and keenness to attend training - ability to adjust and try new things - ability to problem solve - perseverance – does not give up easily - sense of humour - sensitivity to child - understanding the broader issues around the difficulties of foster care for a child (eg separation, grief, loss, and anger).
(3) - ensuring the safety and protection of the child - demonstrate a confident parenting style but willing to learn different methods for reaching children - committed to keeping up the links with the child’s family and understanding the importance of this for the child and their family - ability to be flexible, honest and respectful - having a good network of supports and interests - understanding child development - openness to learn and keenness to attend training - ability to adjust and try new things - ability to problem solve - perseverance – does not give up easily - sense of humour - sensitivity to child - understanding the broader issues around the difficulties of foster care for a child (eg separation, grief, loss, and anger).
(3) - ensuring the safety and protection of the child - demonstrate a confident parenting style but willing to learn different methods for reaching children - committed to keeping up the links with the child’s family and understanding the importance of this for the child and their family - ability to be flexible, honest and respectful - having a good network of supports and interests - understanding child development - openness to learn and keenness to attend training - ability to adjust and try new things - ability to problem solve - perseverance – does not give up easily - sense of humour - sensitivity to child - understanding the broader issues around the difficulties of foster care for a child (eg separation, grief, loss, and anger).
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