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Staying Put – your questions answered
… The Children and Families Act 2014 introduced a new duty
for
local authorities in England to enable a ‘staying put’ … the young person’s best interest. The Fostering Network is
working
to ensure that as many people as want to are able to … so that foster carers can make informed decisions
about
whether they can offer this. The intention from central …
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Case reviews
… Each of the four UK nations has a process
for
holding Case Reviews where a child dies or is seriously … to how a practice review is undertaken. Reviews are
about
learning to improve and embed good practice in the … referred to as Serious Case Reviews) In England
Working
Together to Safeguard Children 2018 requires Local …
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Combining fostering and other work
… them. Despite this, many foster carers are not paid
for
the skills, time and expertise they bring to fostering. … must offer training and supervision outside of core
working
hours in order to ensure that foster carers in other … a wider support network together with more flexibility
about
school pick ups and the use of child care
for
both …
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When I Am Ready
… a joint campaign between The Fostering Network and Action
for
Children. The Welsh Government published guidance in … in Wales has developed some Frequently Asked Questions
about
When I am Ready aimed at answering questions regarding … training and the status of foster carers, which we are
working
to address. At the highest level, we are members of …
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Blog entry
With the right support we can do so much more
… to come clean and tell you that I’ve only been fostering
for
two years. Actually not even two whole years! But I do have experience of
working
in the sector and with care leavers. 27 years ago I … voices of foster carers across Wales. I do have concerns
about
the fostering system and would like to see: better …
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The view of Narnia
… This journey of mine is a little different from the norm.
For
me, it’s a bit like the C.S.Lewis book, ‘The Lion, the … world to discover on the other side. You see, I’ve been
working
at Eastern Fostering Services (EFS), an independent fostering agency,
for
about
two years now. During this time, I have very much been …
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Access to free childcare campaign update
… by writing to the children’s minister, Robert Goodwill,
about
the issue. 12 other organisations signed the letter. A … also said that the Government would keep how the policy is
working
for
foster families under review. We cannot see how it is …
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Attracting and Keeping Carers - February 2014
… I’ve scoured the web this month
for
any hint of a St Valentine’s day inspired foster carer … who fosters theme…! It’s also good to see that they are ‘
working
with the council to recruit families to address a … to help attract more people like them to enquire
about
being a foster carer
for
your fostering service. What …
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If it wasn’t for my foster parents and social worker I wouldn’t be where I am today
… that this will inspire others to push themselves to go
for
these opportunities, as the sky is our limit if you have … though I worked so hard
for
many years and always dreamed
about
going, I didn’t think I would ever get the chance. It … then I would be lying. She has always been the most hard-
working
and driven individual I have ever come across and is …
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News Story
Care leavers strategy published in England
… in Westminster has set out ambitious but practical goals
for
supporting care leavers on their journey from care to … parents. We believe that a more joined up approach of
working
can be the remedy to many of the issues that foster … to have a Government and society which is passionate
about
their successful futures. The Fostering Network …
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Charities welcome Children's Commissioner in Wales
… The Fostering Network Wales and the British Association
for
Adoption and Fostering (BAAF) would like to welcome … Holland will be ambitious
for
them. We look forward to
working
collaboratively with Sally as we continue to push … closely together in the future.” You can find out more
about
the work of The Fostering Network Wales on our website …
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