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Foster Care Associations
… be. Campaigning as a group When an FCA or support group is
working
well, they are in a powerful position to improve … their foster carers in meetings with managers and advocate
for
foster carers and the children they look after. … representatives from groups across a region to talk
about
the issues facing foster carers and the young people …
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The Mockingbird programme
… Fostering Network runs to improve foster care and outcomes
for
fostered young people. We are
working
with a growing number of local authorities, fostering … to hear from our hub home carers and satellite families
about
their experience being part of Mockingbird. As of …
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Radical reform Inquiry (Wales)
… The aim of the Inquiry was to set out top line priorities
for
policy areas where change is needed. This is to … calling
for
this and as these plans develop, we will be
working
closely with Government and Social Care Wales to … advisory boards to the Senedd to hear the plenary debate
about
the changes. We will continue to campaign
for
…
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Training courses
… have supported foster carers and services with training
for
many years, from developing the leading pre-approval … required of your foster carers. We are continuously
working
to add to our training portfolio. If you have a … Talk to
us
If you are interested in finding out more
about
our training courses or have a specific need, please …
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Children's Mental Health Week - a vital issue all year round
… The mental health of children is especially pertinent
for
looked after children, half of whom have a diagnosable … health provision, including those made by the expert
working
group established by the Department of Health and the … That’s why, at The Fostering Network, we are passionate
about
ensuring that foster carers are also given appropriate …
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The foster home as a safe space for LGBTQ+ children
… thanks to their partner who they became a support carer
for
three and a half years ago. ‘At first, I was doubtful … have carried,’ Joe says. However, the most beautiful thing
about
fostering
for
Joe is the feeling that children feel … people is available
for
foster carers, it’s also
about
working
on yourself, says Joe. ‘Meeting the needs of LGBTQ+ …
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Tick the Box - Unlocking support at University
… local universities, who would do sessions with
us
,
for
example telling
us
about
different courses, UCAS applications and student … me, since I already had a undergraduate degree. Now I’m
working
as a Covenant Progression Coordinator
for
the Care …
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News Story
Last chance to change law to stop Welsh fostered children having to leave at 17
… homes at the age of 17. In contrast, the average age
for
leaving home across Wales is 24. The issue of formally … those who leave by the age of 18. The Fostering Network is
working
with Action
for
Children to campaign
for
fostered … with their foster carers up to 21. You can find out more
about
the Chance to Stay campaign on our website. The …
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