Advice please

[Candy1980]

I am going through the assessment to be a foster carer, I have done the training, I’m being visited by my SW every week and every thing is going well but I do have a worry after having my medical. My GP said that safeguarding issues came up during the medical, cut to the chase my ex was a pain in the past by texting, ringing me and turning up at my home so in the end I contacted the police so they could have a word with him. He was never charged with anything and he’s no longer acting this way. We have a 8 year old daughter together who he sees.
will this stop me getting approved for fostering?
TIA

Based on what you've said it's unlikely to stop you from being approved, as you did the right things - he's an ex, you recognised a problem and acted correctly in contacting the police.

The only thing I'd say is how much of a role does he play in your life? Does he come to your house, is he privy to your private life beyond seeing your daughter, do you speak to him about anything other than matters relating to your daughter? These are things your sw will probably want to explore.

Thanks so much your response has made me feel much better. He only picks her up and drops her off, I tell him anything of importance about out daughter but that’s it.

@Candy1980 That's good, I think you'll be okay just be prepared to discuss in detail with your social worker.

Thanks for your reply and just out of Interest is this professional advice or are you a fellow foster person?

I'm a professional, not a social worker but regularly work with foster carers at all stages

I work in a field with some Safeguarding responsibilities and I agree that you've shown good boundaries and taken the appropriate steps here and it reflects well on you.

Thank you for the positive vibes and support. I posted on a foster forum the same question and got some very unhelpful negative comments and felt I was being judged.