Learning Outcomes:
- Understand range of agency assistance provided
- Access available resources appropriately
- Seek consultation on emerging needs
Support Resources Summary
Indigo Fostering offers a breadth of accessible resources enabling comprehensive support in navigating the complexities of the foster carer role - spanning dedicated team members to assist with seamless benefits access, emergency caretakers, temporary respite interventions during scheduled breaks or specialised professional partnerships for trauma, behavioural or cultural conflicts, mediation, and customising response plans catering to specific situational needs.
Appropriate Utilisation
Foster carers should prudently tap into agency support aligned to their situation needs - like seeking conflict resolution before issues escalation or completing transitional independence programs before exiting foster care rather than inducing unnecessary long-term dependencies. Reasonable and right-timed leveraging prevents misuse while still adequately availing risk mitigation coverage should volatility strike.
Addressing Emerging Needs
Previously unanticipated needs should be flagged early to the Indigo team. We can then consult our organisation to expand any accommodations or otherwise constraints on potential horizons.
The focus rests on stretching support to the boundaries of possibility when new situations emerge warranting compassionate interventions.