This webinar will help foster and kinship carers better understand the role of Community Visitors in supporting children and young people in their care.
As a foster or kinship carer, you play a vital role in the lives of children and young people in care. This webinar is designed to empower you with practical knowledge and tools to help you navigate your responsibilities and strengthen your partnership with the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG).
Join us to learn how OPG services can support you in providing the best care possible.
Event details
Date: Thursday, 19 February 2026
Time: 12-12.45pm
Event topics
This session will cover:
How Community Visitors (CVs) can support the children in your care
- Understand the role of Community Visitors and how they advocate for children’s safety, wellbeing, and rights.
- Learn why Community Visitor visits are important and how they can help address concerns or challenges.
- Tips for ensuring scheduled visits run smoothly and benefit everyone involved.
How Child Advocates and Legal Officers can assist the children you care for
- Discover how Child Advocates and Legal Officers work to ensure children’s voices are heard in decisions affecting their lives.
- Learn when and how to make a referral to a Child Officer or Advocate and how they can provide legal advocacy.
- Practical advice for supporting them in their work and fostering positive outcomes for children.
You’ll also gain a clear understanding of your responsibilities as a carer
Including:
- Facilitating and supporting visits to ensure children feel safe and heard.
- Knowing when to engage a Child Advocate or Legal Officer and how to provide the information they need to advocate effectively.
This webinar will feature two expert presenters who will share insights and practical tips in two short sessions. We’ll conclude with a 15-minute Q&A session to address your questions and provide clarity on how we can support the children and young people in your care.
Why attend?
This session is designed to help you:
- Gain confidence in navigating your role as a foster or kinship carer.
- Understand how OPG’s services can support the children in your care.
- Build stronger partnerships with OPG to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people.
Who should attend
This webinar is ideal for all foster and kinship carers who want to enhance their understanding of OPG support services, learn practical ways to work together, and ensure they are meeting their responsibilities to support children in care.