Table 2

Percentage of foster carers who had received training on issue and felt competent to manage the issue

Had received training on what the issue ‘looks like’Had received training of how to support the issueFelt competent supporting the issue
Attachment problems100%80%95%
Anxiety74%52%68%
Behaviour and anger problems74%58%63%
Depression37%42%47%
Developmental disorders (eg, ASD, intellectual disability)47%32%42%
ADHD53%42%37%
PTSD42%32%26%
Fetal alcohol syndrome39%17%17%
  • ADHD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; ASD, autism spectrum disorder; PTSD, post-traumatic stress disorder.