Therapeutic Fostering Assessment (TFA)
Therapeutic Fostering Assessment (TFA), developed by Sarah Naish at The Centre of Excellence in Child Trauma, is a pioneering approach designed to streamline the fostering assessment process.
This innovative assessment integrates all necessary training, including the Training Support & Development (TSD) and All Wales Induction Framework (AWIF) requirements, ensuring that applicants are well-prepared for the fostering role.
The TFA also offers a Certificate in Therapeutic Fostering, providing foster parents with a qualification. This qualification equips them with the skills needed to support children who have experienced trauma, making the assessment process more efficient and effective.
Additionally, the program includes Trauma-Informed Panel Training to better support fostering panels in understanding trauma-informed approaches, enhancing their ability to identify suitable foster parents. The TFA has been successfully piloted and is now being implemented widely.
