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Preparation Training

We offer comprehensive and up to date preparation training for prospective foster parents and adoptive parents.

Our preparation training includes live delivery (online or in person) along with additional resources for extended learning. These are usually spread out over 3 days.

You can book a course for your organisation for £1995 (+VAT).

Please complete a Training Request and we will be in touch to arrange suitable dates.

New: Kinship Foster Carer / Special Guardian Preparation Training

Equip Your Carers with the Knowledge and Skills for Kinship Foster Care and Special Guardianship on this free training course, funded by the Welsh Government through to March 2025.

Are you seeking to support and empower kinship or connected individuals currently in the pre-assessment, assessment, or recently approved stage of becoming kinship foster carers or special guardians? Do you want to ensure that your carers have a deeper understanding and awareness of their responsibilities and potential challenges? Are you looking to provide them with the tools to understand legal orders and set the foundations to effectively meet the needs of children who have experienced separation, ACEs or trauma?

Introducing our Kinship Foster Carer / Special Guardian Preparation Training, designed to equip your carers with the knowledge and understanding necessary to participate fully in decision-making. This course addresses the rewards, complexities, and demands of kinship foster care and special guardianship. It supports carers in their journey of developing skills to enable them to provide the best possible care to children.

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