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Supporting children with their return to school (FAQs)
… It is always good to be as honest as
you
can about the current situation, offering age-appropriate … some answers to some frequently asked questions to help
foster
carers
support
children as they transition back to … them anxiety. Together,
you
can then consider what
could
be done to alleviate those anxieties and who can help …
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Actively championing anti-racist practice in fostering
… is illegal in the UK yet many children and young people in
foster
care, the families caring for them, the social workers … to everyone involved in fostering, at all levels.
You
can begin by: thinking about how your fostering service … a systematic approach to reviewing how things work.
You
could
start by exploring the make-up of your organisation and …
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Equality, equity, diversity and inclusion: promoting inclusive practice in fostering
… About equality, equity, diversity and inclusion in
foster
care The fostering community is made up of a diverse … information about intersectionality can be found online.
You
may find these of interest: Podcast: intersectionality … What
support
or training opportunities are in place, or
could
be introduced, to help everyone to do this? Making …
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What foster carers do
… What do
foster
carers do?
Foster
carers offer children and young … membership for
foster
carers is designed to ensure
you
are protected, supported and connected in your vital role transforming children and young people’s lives.
Could
you
foster
? Tags: …
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Recruitment and retention resources
… and retention strategy. Needs analysis template
Could
I
foster
? - your chance to make a real difference to children … and the My Family Fosters handbook for sons and daughters.
You
can purchase the full pack with a 50 per cent discount …
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Blog entry
Welcoming children with warmth and a smile
… A
foster
carer who looks after a young boy recently said to me: ‘People say: “he’s lucky to have
you
.” But the truth is, I’m lucky to have him.’ As director … lives and changed your futures in ways
you
probably never
could
have imagined. Sara Lurie Director of The Fostering …
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Government response to the Independent Review of Children’s Social Care – initial thoughts from The Fostering Network
… difference to the lives of children and young people in
foster
care. Government response to Care Review recommendations relevant to fostering
You
told
us
you
foster
because
you
want to make a difference … real dilemma that many of
you
were facing over whether
you
could
continue to
foster
as costs were rising. Next steps …
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Anti-Bullying Week - top tips for foster carers
… the rights and needs of another or others If the child
you
are looking after is being bullied or
you
think they … might respond in given situations for example how they
could
respond to children that are bullying them (for … wherever the bullying is taking place). Remember - As a
foster
carer it is important for
you
to ensure the child …
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Attracting and Keeping Carers - August 2015
… the terrible pun further down. Answers on a postcard if
you
spot it… Supporting fostering services to recruit and retain
foster
carers: a directory of case study resources A new … special guardians works at the moment, and whether this
could
be improved. Feedback is also welcomed on what the best …
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A view from the other side
… I can remember as a senior manager in a local authority,
Foster
Care Fortnight TM has been a major event in the annual … as the challenges) and recruit as many
foster
carers as we
could
. To do this we needed to recognise the invaluable … Find out more about Fostering Potential . Thank
you
Having now seen
Foster
Care Fortnight from both sides I …
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News Story
County Down couple named Northern Ireland Foster Carers of the Year
… William and Valerie Newell, were nominated by their two
foster
children, who say any child would be lucky to live …
support
I need. ‘This is the most brilliant place a child
could
grow up and have brilliant life. They mean the world to … homes to children and young people in
foster
care.’ If
you
think
you
might have the skills and qualities to
foster
, …
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