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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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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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Fostering unaccompanied children seeking asylum in the UK
… journey to the UK. Below are a collection of resources for
foster
carers looking after children and young people seeking … Government, The Fostering Network in Wales has published
Could
I
foster
? – your chance to make a real difference to … that it may take some time for them to come to trust
you
is vital. Help them find positive social roles …
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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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Blog entry
Attracting and Keeping Carers - September 2013
… to get the newly empty nesters to consider becoming a
foster
carer. If your service is running such a campaign, get … fostering and adoption in each of the bullets, as it
could
be interpreted for example that single people can’t … and providing evidence for future trends so that
you
can be clear what
foster
carers
you
are looking to …
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A reflection on fostering in Scotland
… A
foster
carer recently said to me ‘The pandemic is scary for … COVID19, becoming ill, or facing loss of family members,
you
shared how
you
have risen to this challenge, creating … who have enriched your lives in ways
you
probably never
could
have imagined. Together, Scotland is stronger and it’s …
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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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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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Something bad happened
… Tell us a little about
you
and your background I am a clinical psychologist, parent … are scary, and it makes sense to worry whether that
could
happen in your town, to
you
or someone
you
love. A … adults as well as kids. What advice would
you
give to
foster
carers when it comes to talking about bad events in …
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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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