Fostering Service Statement of Purpose
6. Principles
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council Fostering Service works on the following principles:
We are child focused
The needs, wishes and feelings, welfare and safety of children and young people is paramount and is central to the success of the fostering service. Children and young people will be respected, listened to and safeguarded throughout their time in foster care. As a service, we strive to understand what makes life good for our children and young people.
We are a team
Children and young people's needs cannot be met by one service alone. In order to ensure positive outcomes for all children and young people, the fostering service will work closely with a multitude of agencies, both internally and externally, as well as parents and families, to provide holistic, tailored support that is responsive to the needs of the children and young people.
We are anti-discriminatory
The fostering service will respect human rights and will ensure that there is fair and equal access to all of its services. The services provided will be free from discrimination, prejudice, and racism.
We are prepared
Children and young people should experience as few moves of placement as possible. We will promote stability for children and young people by having tailored support plans in place for our foster carers and offer them a robust and diverse package of training and support.
