What are the key developmental milestones for children? What happens when these milestones are interrupted or unable to be reached? What does this mean for foster carers?

What do carers need to bear in mind when fostering? What changes might carers make to ensure the well-being of children and the fostering family itself? Look at case studies to see what safer caring really looks like.

What are the styles of attachment we see in children? How do they manifest? And how can carers cope with difficult attachment styles?

What role do carers play in maintaining relationships between birth families and children? How are every day decisions made? What issues might you expect as a carer? How is the birth family likely to feel? We look at a few scenarios.