SOME ASPECTS OF THE SUPPORT OF THE SOCIAL INSTITUTION OF THE FOSTER FAMILY AS A FORM OF LIFE FOR CHILDREN LEFT WITHOUT PARENTAL CARE

Abstract

A foster family differs from a traditional Russian family and is a complex socio-pedagogical phenomenon caused by the existing socio-economic and legal norms. Currently, the number of candidates for substitute parents is increasing. The article analyzes issues of training candidates to be foster parents. Socio-psychological features of substitute families that contribute to the emergence of crisis situations are highlighted. The researchers offer directions of activity of the School of Foster Parents. According to them, it is necessary to involve specialists of the orphanage, psychologists, medical workers, speech pathologists, specialists of social services, the department of guardianship and guardianship in the implementation of training programs for foster parents.