When a child comes into your care

Before a child enters your care

What to do before a child enters your care, including accepting a placement, documents you will need and how to prepare.

Helping a child to settle in

How you can help a child in your care to settle in and feel a sense of belonging.

Case plan and placement agreement

Find out about the case plan and placement agreement.

Life story

Ways you can help the child or young person in your care keep a record of their life story.