Responding to the statement made by the Welsh Government, Raising the ambitions and educational attainment of children who are looked after in Wales, Dr Emily Warren, director of The Fostering Network Wales, said:
Monday, 09 February, 2015
Thursday, 05 February, 2015
In this General Election year The Fostering Network is calling on you to register to vote, and to raise with your parliamentary candidates the issues highlighted in our manifesto which reflect what we believe needs to change to improve foster care for everybody.
Thursday, 05 February, 2015
The Fostering Network has today announced that 8,370 new foster families are needed across the UK during 2015 to provide stable, secure and loving homes for record numbers of fostered children.
Friday, 30 January, 2015
The Fostering Network Wales, in partnership with City of Cardiff Council, is hosting a free support event for City of Cardiff foster carers on Wednesday 11 February.
Friday, 30 January, 2015
The Fostering Network has welcomed the publication of a report by the Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales (CSSIW) on the national inspection of safeguarding and care planning of looked after children and care leavers who exhibit vulnerable or risky behaviours.
Wednesday, 28 January, 2015
The Fostering Network Wales and the British Association for Adoption and Fostering (BAAF) would like to welcome Professor Sally Holland as she begins her role as the new Children’s Commissioner for Wales.
Friday, 16 January, 2015
Today The Fostering Network welcomed The Duchess of Cambridge to a roundtable discussion and special tea party reception to celebrate foster care across the UK.
Friday, 16 January, 2015
You can support our work helping foster carers and children thrive by texting Care00 £5 to 70070 to make a £5 donation. Alternatively, you can donate online.
Tuesday, 13 January, 2015
The Fostering Network is delighted to welcome The Duchess of Cambridge to an event hosted by the charity at Islington Council to celebrate the work of foster carers in providing support to vulnerable young people on Friday 16 January.
Tuesday, 13 January, 2015
A guide for young people to help them navigate staying put, the statutory duty for local authorities in England which enables young people to continue to live with their foster carers until 21 if both parties wish, has been published.
