[This course will take you about 1 hour 30 minutes to complete.]

Children and young people are likely to be curious about alcohol. This is normal. A child in your care may already have had experiences with alcohol or spent time with friends who drink. However, as a foster carer, directly giving alcohol to a foster child could get you into a lot of trouble. 

In this course, you will learn:
- How common it is for children and young people to consume alcohol
- How to talk to children and young people about alcohol
- About the legislation on alcohol
- About the risks of alcohol consumption and dependency
- About risky behaviours that can be associated with drinking, including drink-driving
- About the risks of having your drink spiked, and how to stay safe in social situations
- What to do if you suspect alcohol poisoning
- What you can do to support a child with alcohol addiction.