IMPOWER Better Homes Phase 2

Description

CC require further support to deliver a set of activity and interventions over the remainder of 2023/24 to support the recruitment and retention of in-house foster carers, embed Valuing Care into the fostering service and provide advice and support around Valuing Care. This includes: • Engagement with existing foster carers to understand their experiences and their views on the strengths and weaknesses of the current Cornwall offer • Identification of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats based on data analysis and stakeholder engagement • Identification of opportunities to improve recruitment & retention across, enquiry generation, journey to approval and support/ supervision • 3 x co-designed recruitment campaigns utilising Values Modes messaging, and including a role for existing FCs • Building Valuing Care capability assessments of foster carers into the journey to approval and supervision and support • Building the capability within CC to sustain and continue this programme following IMPOWER’s departure.