Children’s connections with families during the covid-19 outbreak: Interview with Professor Beth Neil
Earlier this week Daisy Elliott spoke with Beth Neil, a professor in social work from the University of East Anglia.
An independent care review in England - the situation so far
The Westminster Government committed to an independent care review in England at the end of 2019.
What have we learnt over the past 30 years of the Children Act?
The Children Act 1989 was a landmark law for England and Wales giving every child the right to protection from abuse and exploitation and set out ways to safeguard their welfare. Colleagues at The Fostering Network reflect on the Act 30 years on.
Essential relationships should not be forgotten
It is widely recognised that the relationships of care experienced children and young people need to be prioritised, yet our latest report Not Forgotten: The importance of keeping in touch
Navigating the benefits system
Accessing and understanding the benefits system can be difficult for foster carers and the young people they look after. Information from Jobcentre Plus does not always take into account their unique circumstances.
A mum and a social worker, but still keeping connected
Selina is a fostering social worker who is care experienced herself, and her foster family still play an important part in her life.
Working together to keep children connected
Having been adopted myself and then going on to work in foster care, I know how important good relationships are for looked after children and young people.
The voices of foster carers are being ignored
The role played by foster carers has never been more important.
Campaigns blog - Next steps for Keep Connected
The relationship between fostered children and their former foster carers is increasingly being recognised as extremely important to the development and wellbeing of the child.
Campaigns blog - July 2018
Meet our new campaigns and engagement officer, find out more about the 30 hours free childcare for fostered children in England, read how we're responding to Fostering Better Outcomes, discover what's happening at the care review in Scotland and see how you can get involved in our 2018 State of t