The AFS has a Safe Caring Policy, which aims to ensure that carers give the best quality of care to the foster children. The policy requires carers to avoid doing anything, which could be perceived by a child as unsafe i.e. rough play, or tickling games etc. It will, therefore, act as a safety mechanism for both carer and the child alike. There are general expectations, which apply to all placements and there will be specific elements of safe caring, which will relate to the child's previous experiences and their specific needs. We therefore strongly advise our foster carers that they read, and act on, the agency's Safe Caring policy and procedure.