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Thinking of Becoming a Special Guardian?

Trainer - Amy Shepherd

Are you a long-term foster carer, whether kinship/connected or mainstream/general, contemplating Special Guardianship? Our comprehensive workshop is tailored just for you!

Learn everything you need to know about Special Guardianship Orders (SGOs) and determine if becoming a Special Guardian is the right step for you and the children in your care. By attending, you’ll:

• Understand Key Differences: Discover what changes if you transition from foster carer to special guardian with a focus on support, decision making, rights and responsibilities as a special guardian

• Navigate the Assessment Process: Gain a clear understanding of the assessment requirements

• Get Informed: Learn about key messages from research with special guardians and equip yourself with essential questions to ask your local authority

• Plan for the Future: Reflect on your circumstances, what may impact your future support needs and feel empowered to participate in support planning

• Focus on the Children: Reflect on the needs of the children you care for and how an SGO might affect them

• Ask questions: Bring any questions you have about special guardianship orders

• Signposting: Find out where you can go for further support and information.

The trainer will create a supportive environment, you will not be ‘put on the spot’ and you will not be asked to participate in any breakout rooms.

Audience

Long-term foster carers (kinship/connected or mainstream/general) contemplating Special Guardianship

Fees

If you are purchasing multiple places on an emodule, or you are purchasing e-modules for someone else, you will need to be set up as a group leader.
Please email info@afkacymru.org.

Please contact info@afkacymru.org if you are unable to book above.

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