There are risks associated with caring for traumatised children and young people. The children are, by definition, vulnerable and therefore at risk, but there are also risks to others including carers, staff and other children. This course on Safer Foster Care enables learners to understand the nature of risk and to develop knowledge and confidence to assess and manage the risks that are an inevitable part of foster care. In addition,  Allegations is an area that many carers worry about. This course combined with Safer Foster Care will help you think about the risks to foster carers and why children and young people might make allegations. It will also guide you through the process of investigation and give you some information about what support is available to you should you have an allegations made against you.