F.A.S.T.E.R.
Janette S. Hodge

The F.A.S.T. concept offers a model for support to foster families with issues around allegations of abuse. A broader definition would include licensing issues. Once the F.A.S.T. network is in place, what happens next? F.A.S.T.E.R., which is a handbook that offers extended resources to the Foster Allegation Support Team.

These resources provide each team member a job description and the necessary skills to successfully support and advocate for foster parents. F.A.S.T.E.R. gives you the tools to enhance communication skills with the agency and foster parents. It suggests ways of documenting and record keeping. F.A.S.T.E.R. identifies the various callers, the types of calls and gives the skills and resources to assist
foster parents in need.

The handbook focuses on: the F.A.S.T. Committee, Types of Calls, Types of Callers, Barriers, Cultural Diversity, Development of Communication Skills, Helping Through Listening, Goals for the Listener, Traditional Responses, Communication: Effective Responding Skills, Problem-Solving, Managing Angry Behavior, Managing the Grief Process, and Documentation.

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