Fostering Service Statement of Purpose

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council Fostering Service works on the following principles:

1. Child focused: The child's welfare, safety and individual needs are at the centre of the fostering process. Children's views, wishes and feelings will be considered at all times. All assessments of prospective carers will focus on the carers' ability to safely meet the needs of children.
2. Partnership: The Fostering Service will work in partnership with parents and children, foster carers and their families, social work staff, other professionals and agencies when providing the service.
3. Anti-discriminatory practice: 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.