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Caring for a child with special needs - Sara's story
… to make this decision several years ago when they became
foster
carers. For them it was a relatively easy choice given … taught us had left us with a unique skill set that we knew
could
be used to care for others. Fully adapted home, fully … it. 'I would never say it's easy but it's so rewarding. '
You
don’t have to have a background in disabilities; most …
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Head, Heart, Hands January 2015
… Editor Nicola Hill is a long-term
foster
carer in Hackney
who
took part in the Head, Heart, Hands core course.
You
can read more Head, Heart, Hands stories on Freya's blog … It was not immediately apparent how social pedagogy
could
be used in this new role, and the team also needed to …
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Head, Heart, Hands - September 2015
… participants and would really like to find out more from
foster
carers
who
attended the original Head, Heart, Hands … in the system to limit the impact that social pedagogy
could
have. It isn’t too late to have your say. Do get in touch directly if
you
are interested in sharing your views, or want to find out …
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Inspiring and informing
… and with that in mind I would like to say a huge thank
you
to all of
you
involved in
fostering
for the love, support … and stability they offer children and young people in
foster
care. Your actions ensure children growing up in … out more about becoming a
foster
carer please visit the
Could
You
Foster
section of our website. Thank
you
again for …
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Therapeutic fostering: Q and A
… those
needs
. As a social worker and a psychotherapist, I
could
see how that blend of skills
could
develop something … a university recognised qualification to the work that
foster
parents do. Can
you
tell me about your recent academic paper? That was such a …
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Praise for the positive impact of The Fostering Network’s Education Champions
… outcomes and aspirations of looked after children. Two
foster
carers were recruited, trained and employed for four … as the evaluation of LFA says that Education Champions
could
help to retain
foster
carers, lower school exclusions … out more about having Education Champions in your area.
You
can read the full evaluation of London
Fostering
…
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University is here - could fostering fill your empty nest?
… Network estimates that we need to recruit around 8,600 new
foster
carers right across the UK to ensure that children and … of being a parent, your
fostering
service will support
you
through a thorough training programme because many of the … were so fantastic.” If
you
think that your empty nest
could
become a loving home for children
who
can’t be cared …
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