Brief overview of your involvement with the foster carer or Nurture Fostering
We found that Nurture Fostering met the needs of the local authority well. The foster carer and the young person clearly had a great relationship during the time they spent together.
Did the foster carer make the child feel welcome? Please provide some examples of the foster carer's work that you observed.
Yes. Even now, the young person feels comfortable reaching out to the foster carer because of how welcome they were made to feel.
Was the home always clean and warm?
Yes.
If a similar situation arose again, would you use this foster carer again?
Yes. The young person is very fond of them.
Please comment on the foster carer's strengths.
The foster carer's strengths include their ability to maintain a strong relationship with the young person, advocate for the young person, and integrate the young person into family life.
Overall comments on Nurture Fostering
We found the staff to be helpful, with good verbal and written communication and an excellent ability to suitably match children with foster carers.