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About
the campaign Moving on in foster care – to adoption, … family, to residential care or to adulthood – is a time
for
a proper ending, not a forever goodbye, as abrupt endings … carer is to support a child to develop a strong internal
working
model (incorporating resilience, confidence, …
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Why consider fostering?
… with their birth families, whether that's overnight, or
for
many years. They are part of a team of professionals … training and support to develop your skills and knowledge
about
fostering. This is sometimes called 'continued … a real difference to a child's life, supporting them and
working
to help them develop and achieve their potential. I …
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Working with social workers
…
Working
with ‘the team around the child’ Foster carers are … termed ‘the team around the child’ which is responsible
for
the wellbeing and development of a fostered child. This … social workers. What to do if foster carers are unhappy
about
the decisions made
for
the support they receive. You …
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Happy birthday to a difficult balancing Act
… I have been asking myself whether the Act is still fit
for
purpose and what, if anything, from a fostering … but it’s always it is the role of all professionals
working
within the scope of the Act to manage the … in its perspectives. To do this everyone must be clear
about
what they want to achieve and to challenge the systems …
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Agency v Local Authority?
… fostering agencies are paid a salary just as those
working
for
the LA are. Foster carers, whether
working
for
the LA or … agencies vary so it is difficult to generalise but asking
about
the following will help. Training: ask to see their …
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The Black Care Experience - Creating a lasting difference for Black children in care
… Can you tell
us
a bit
about
yourself, Judith? I was placed in foster care when I … that being care experienced does come with its challenges
for
all, however, we also know that the experience of care … Black children and young people in care are looked after.
Working
within our children’s social care system, it is …
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Caring for a child with special needs - Sara's story
… decision several years ago when they became foster carers.
For
them it was a relatively easy choice given their … rewarding. You may not have specific experience of
working
in that field, but if you have love, resilience, a … to change a young person’s life
for
ever. Find out more
about
becoming a foster carer by visiting …
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Call for increased flexibility for foster carers combining fostering and work
… skills being brought into fostering by providing flexible
working
conditions
for
foster carers, according to a new report published today … service and their employer), shares their opinions
about
combining fostering with other work and identifies what …
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152 organisations call on Government to put children at the heart of recovery
… rising, school budgets were under pressure, waiting lists
for
mental health services were unacceptably long, and … do not know when they can go back to school. They worry
about
when they can see friends and family. They are anxious … and public health; supporting innovation and integrated
working
, particularly with charities; dedicated financial …
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