We are with you - drug & alcohol awareness for foster carers - FC0143

Who is this course for?

All foster carers, kinship carers, Adoptive Parents

A comprehensive look into the role of drugs and alcohol in our community and how to support young people.

Participants will learn about

Gain a clear understanding of our service, including how and when to make effective referrals
Explore the reasons why young people may use substances, alongside the associated risks and impacts
Build confidence in recognising and responding to a range of real-life scenarios faced by young people
Develop insight into how substance use can affect young people’s health, wellbeing, and development
Learn practical strategies to support young people in opening up, and how to provide meaningful advice around safer choices and harm reduction

We are With You – Mel Ellwood

Virtual