A parent and child placement is a specialist type of fostering where a parent and their own child, often a young mother and baby, come to stay in your home to have extra support and guidance.

There are many reasons for a parent and child placement but most often, a mum is having difficulties looking after their new baby. They may not have experienced great parenting themselves or may have been in care themselves and so need an experienced parental figure to help them become a better parent. In other cases, the parent may have a learning difficulty or mental health challenges that cause them to have difficulties becoming a parent.

At Rising Stars Fostering, our parent and child foster carers equip parents with the support and tools they need tobecome a nurturing parent. The aim of these placements is to keep families together.

The foster home will provide a safe and secure environment in which the parent/s can feel empowered to work towards a positive outcome. The foster carers will build a positive working relationship that allows for a realistic assessment through working openly and honestly; the parents will be able to build on positive aspects of their parenting that will enable them to gain confidence.

Thinking of fostering a parent and child? Call Rising Stars Fostering for more information on 0203 4885464, or email us on info@risingstarsfostering.co.uk