Co-Parenthood Carers: What's Required
Willing To Work Towards Restoration
• Want to have kids in their care short to medium term.
• Are comfortable having honest conversations with kids about the situation.
• Are comfortable speaking positively about parents, letting kids know their parents love them and are going through a tough time.
Questions To Explore
• What would be the best outcome for the kids you would foster?
• Why do you think some parents end up having their kids removed?
• How would you talk to the kids about their parents?
Willing To Work Closely With Parents
• Willing to build relationships with parents going through a tough time.
• Want to support parents to work on their goals.
• Are ready to model and coach parents in a non-judgmental way.
• Can be reliable and persistent through highs and lows.
Questions To Explore
• What has your relationship with parents been like in the past?
• How would you and your family feel about spending time with parents?
Willing To Be Part Of A Care Team
• WIlling to spend 4-8 hours per week working with the Family Link Case Worker and parents.
• Are good at creative problem solving with others.
• Able to have difficult conversations and celebrate small wins.
• Want to share what's working and what's hard with Mackillop.
Questions To Explore
• Would you be willing to share your feedback and advice on how the program could improve?
• Would you like to be part of a peer support group to learn from and to teach other carers?
Believe In Honouring Parents & Believe Parents Can Change
• Want to keep the birthparents informed about the child's life and vice versa.
• Want to involve parents in decision making.
• Believe People Can Change.
Questions To Explore
• What do you think would be important to share with a parent about their kids?
• What decisions would you like the parent to contribute to?