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FASD Factsheet – Foster Carers

Foster carers have a key role to play in identifying and responding to unmet health needs of children in their care. You may be the first person to recognise that your child has or may have Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).

This factsheet has been produced by Velma Eyre and explains:

  • what information about FASD you might receive on placement;
  • why you should discuss FASD at annual medicals;
  • what support a foster child might access if they have or may have FASD;
  • how to access your own support if your foster child has or may have FASD; and
  • where to get further information.

Click to view more –  FASD Factsheet – Foster Care

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FASD Factsheet – Special Guardianship Orders

A Special Guardianship Order (SGO) is a legal order made by the Family Court. It places a child or young person to live with someone permanently with the ‘Special Guardian’ until they turn 18 years old.

This factsheet has been produced by Velma Eyre and explains:

  • what an SGO is;
  • how to become a Special Guardian;
  • what an SGO might mean for you and your child.

Click to view more –  FASD Factsheet – Special Guardianship Order (SGO)

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