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EVALUATION OF AN ATTACHMENT-BASED GROUP INTERVENTION FOR FOSTER CARERS IN THE LOOKED AFTER CHILDREN'S SERVICE
  • Ranjitha David,
  • Pallab Majumder,
  • Christian Sales
Ranjitha David
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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Pallab Majumder
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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Christian Sales
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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Abstract

AIM: This paper aims to evaluate the efficacy of the Fostering and Attachment Group in improving foster carers’ understanding of difficulties experienced by young people in their care. It also aims to assess the changes in the perception of challenges faced by carers and any improvements in communication, between carers and young people following the group intervention. METHOD: A structured tool called Carer Questionnaire was used before and after the group intervention in order to evaluate its efficacy. RESULTS: Pre and post group evaluations showed statistically significant improvements in the domains of carers’ understanding of children’s difficulties and improvements in connection between carers and young people. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS: Our results are in keeping with the existing literature that have researched the benefits of attachment focused group intervention in foster carers. Future research could focus on effects of attachment-based group interventions on children and young people who are being fostered.