Care 4 Foster Care Scheme
Last updated | 22/04/2008
'Care 4' has been established specifically to recruit foster carers for teenagers aged 13 to 18 in Perth & Kinross. These young people would otherwise be placed in residential school or a secure unit because of their patterns of offending behaviour. The aim behind the scheme is to improve their future chances in life by making positive choices and helping them prepare for adulthood.
Carers for this scheme can be a couple, or single; have no other young people normally living at home with them, and willing to care on either a full-time or respite basis. Some experience of working with young people, and suitable qualifications, would be ideal. Full assessment and background checks will be carried out on prospective carers to ensure their safety and suitability to work with this challenging group of young people. Ongoing training will be offered to carers along with professional support and advice.
Full-time carers in the 'Care 4' scheme will be considered self-employed and will recieve a realistic annual fee plus expenses. Respite carers will receive a pro-rata sum. The Council will offer 24 hour support and make arrangements to give carers a break from looking after the young people for up to 40 days during each year.
