❓ This WA parliamentary question seeks information on the training provided to foster carers by the State Government, specifically regarding parenting practices and managing children with special needs. The answer details the training offered, providers, access methods, and contact hours.
AnsweredQoN 2407Legislative Assembly
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(1) Does the State Government provide training in good parenting practices for approved foster carers?
(2) Are foster carers trained in how to manage and parent children with special needs or difficult behaviours?
(3) If yes to (1) and (2), what kind of training is offered to approved foster carers and what are the skills and competencies that the training seeks to develop and support?
(4) If yes to (1), who provides the training in (3)?
(5) If yes to (1), how do foster parents gain access to training courses?
(6) If yes to (1), how many contact hours of training is provided to foster carers?
(2) Are foster carers trained in how to manage and parent children with special needs or difficult behaviours?
(3) If yes to (1) and (2), what kind of training is offered to approved foster carers and what are the skills and competencies that the training seeks to develop and support?
(4) If yes to (1), who provides the training in (3)?
(5) If yes to (1), how do foster parents gain access to training courses?
(6) If yes to (1), how many contact hours of training is provided to foster carers?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
1 June 2004
Responded by
Minister for Disability Services
Response time
91 days
(4) Staff with Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training (in accordance with the National Competency Standards) provide training sessions for foster carers with the support of experienced Foster Carers with certificates in Training Small Groups. Departmental staff with relevant areas of expertise contribute when required and a mother who has had her child removed from her care speaks of her experience. (5) A calendar specifically for foster carers is developed each semester and sent to every carer. Additionally the carer training information is available on the Foster Care Association web site and reproduced in its Newsletter. Attendance at the pre-service training is arranged at the point of assessment. Funded agencies also refer new carers to the pre-service training. Any information on special event training is distributed through the Foster Care Association, carer agencies and Placement Officers in relevant areas. Bookings can be made via telephone, or by completion of enrolment forms made available with calenders. In the event that travel and babysitting expenses prevents foster carers attending training sessions, reimbursement can be negotiated with District offices. Some training sessions provide on-site creches to cater for children. (6) Preparation Training is presented over two days or 5 evenings (12.5 hours). The total time for the remaining modules is approximately 14 days.
(5) A calendar specifically for foster carers is developed each semester and sent to every carer. Additionally the carer training information is available on the Foster Care Association web site and reproduced in its Newsletter. Attendance at the pre-service training is arranged at the point of assessment. Funded agencies also refer new carers to the pre-service training. Any information on special event training is distributed through the Foster Care Association, carer agencies and Placement Officers in relevant areas. Bookings can be made via telephone, or by completion of enrolment forms made available with calenders. In the event that travel and babysitting expenses prevents foster carers attending training sessions, reimbursement can be negotiated with District offices. Some training sessions provide on-site creches to cater for children. (6) Preparation Training is presented over two days or 5 evenings (12.5 hours). The total time for the remaining modules is approximately 14 days.
Any information on special event training is distributed through the Foster Care Association, carer agencies and Placement Officers in relevant areas. Bookings can be made via telephone, or by completion of enrolment forms made available with calenders. In the event that travel and babysitting expenses prevents foster carers attending training sessions, reimbursement can be negotiated with District offices. Some training sessions provide on-site creches to cater for children. (6) Preparation Training is presented over two days or 5 evenings (12.5 hours). The total time for the remaining modules is approximately 14 days.
In the event that travel and babysitting expenses prevents foster carers attending training sessions, reimbursement can be negotiated with District offices. Some training sessions provide on-site creches to cater for children. (6) Preparation Training is presented over two days or 5 evenings (12.5 hours). The total time for the remaining modules is approximately 14 days.
(6) Preparation Training is presented over two days or 5 evenings (12.5 hours). The total time for the remaining modules is approximately 14 days.
(5) A calendar specifically for foster carers is developed each semester and sent to every carer. Additionally the carer training information is available on the Foster Care Association web site and reproduced in its Newsletter. Attendance at the pre-service training is arranged at the point of assessment. Funded agencies also refer new carers to the pre-service training. Any information on special event training is distributed through the Foster Care Association, carer agencies and Placement Officers in relevant areas. Bookings can be made via telephone, or by completion of enrolment forms made available with calenders. In the event that travel and babysitting expenses prevents foster carers attending training sessions, reimbursement can be negotiated with District offices. Some training sessions provide on-site creches to cater for children. (6) Preparation Training is presented over two days or 5 evenings (12.5 hours). The total time for the remaining modules is approximately 14 days.
Any information on special event training is distributed through the Foster Care Association, carer agencies and Placement Officers in relevant areas. Bookings can be made via telephone, or by completion of enrolment forms made available with calenders. In the event that travel and babysitting expenses prevents foster carers attending training sessions, reimbursement can be negotiated with District offices. Some training sessions provide on-site creches to cater for children. (6) Preparation Training is presented over two days or 5 evenings (12.5 hours). The total time for the remaining modules is approximately 14 days.
In the event that travel and babysitting expenses prevents foster carers attending training sessions, reimbursement can be negotiated with District offices. Some training sessions provide on-site creches to cater for children. (6) Preparation Training is presented over two days or 5 evenings (12.5 hours). The total time for the remaining modules is approximately 14 days.
(6) Preparation Training is presented over two days or 5 evenings (12.5 hours). The total time for the remaining modules is approximately 14 days.
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