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Navigating the benefits system
… For
foster
families who rely on benefits, it is important that … sibling groups. One
foster
carer told us that when she
could
not afford the under-occupancy charge, she received … is needed to determine the scale of these issues. If
you
have had experience with fostering while on benefits or …
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Indoor activities for fostering families: make, create and share experiences
… a guide for fostering families suggested ways in which
foster
carers can support children’s learning and development … gives suggestions for craft and creative activities that
you
can do together, using items that
you
may already have at … to build and strengthen relationships. The joint activity
could
be anything from craft to gardening, but the exact …
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Foster carers needed for children with complex needs
… with almost two in 10 of all children. That’s why this
Foster
Care Fortnight many fostering services are asking … good placements or were moving out and it made me think I
could
become a
foster
carer.” Other
foster
carers, like … welcoming home where a child can feel secure and safe. Do
you
have the skills and willingness to
foster
and
could
…
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What is fostering?
… Every 20 minutes another child comes into care needing a
foster
family in the UK. And every day there are about 65,000 … social workers as well as the child's birth family. If
you
are considering fostering, it’s important to understand … can return home or move onto a longer-term placement. This
could
last anything from one night to several months. This is …
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Cyber-bullying, are you prepared?
… seriously because it doesn’t bruise, and let’s face it,
you
can always turn a computer off. It’s not as simple as … after
you
turn the computer off, every beep of the phone
could
be someone trying to communicate with
you
via text, … is changing and children and young people deserve
foster
carers who are able to care for their needs. Whatever …
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Unfulfilled pledge sees up to ten-year freeze on support for children in foster care across Scotland
… by the Scottish Government to end the postcode lottery in
foster
care allowances
could
have an impact on children in
foster
care and
foster
… look after.’ A young adult with care experience said: ‘
You
are carrying out a duty of care... to support these …
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HRH The Duchess of Cambridge to celebrate foster care
… people. The Duchess will meet children and young people,
foster
carers, social workers, and care leavers, and present … to the fostering community is thoroughly deserved, and I
could
not be prouder of the people we will be recognising at … a good attitude, and proper support and stability can get
you
. Sadly not every young person has a positive start in …
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