Q28

Criteria	Marks
Provides an extensive explanation of how different types of support assist foster carers in satisfying their duty of care	6
Provides a thorough explanation of how different types of support assist foster carers in satisfying their duty of care	5
Provides a sound explanation of how different types of support assist foster carers in satisfying their duty of care	4
Provides some explanation of how different types of support assist foster carers in satisfying their duty of care	3
Demonstrates some understanding of types of support and/or foster parents and/or duty of care	2
Provides some relevant information	1

Sample answer:

Foster care can be emotionally rewarding as well as demanding. When accessing support, foster parents can pass on duty of care to trained respite carers. This offers foster parents the opportunity to take a well-deserved rest to recharge and rejuvenate, while ensuring that the children are in safe and caring hands. Foster parenting can be expensive, especially if some children have specific needs. Financial payments from formal support, such as Centrelink or from NDIS can help foster parents to fulfil their duty of care.

Any informal type of support that has regular contact with a foster child requires probity checks completed by the foster agency assigned to the family. Once checked, friends or neighbours can assist by picking up the child from school, supervising, and keeping them safe until they finish work.