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The Fostering Network helplines
… new to The Fostering Network, or haven't asked us for
advice
before, please read about who we can help, how we can … I'm looking for professional emotional support England
Member
Helpline
– exclusively for members of The Fostering … terms, and signpost you to specialist organisations if you
need
more help. Foster carer members of The Fostering Network …
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Coronavirus (Covid-19) - support for foster carers
… those which arise as a result of coronavirus. If you
need
any support,
advice
or a listening ear, please get in touch. Members can … email us at media@fostering.net . We also have a list of
member
discounts and offers, adapted so you can still benefit …
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Preparing for your call
… protection Tell us how we're doing Who we can help Our
advice
and information services are for foster carers … Scotland or Northern Ireland, you do not have to be a
member
of The Fostering Network to get in touch with us: … terms, and signpost you to specialist organisations if you
need
more help. We cannot provide counselling or ongoing …
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Member survey
… the survey. From your responses, we can identify where we
need
to improve our offers to members, as well as what is … of you told us that you weren’t aware of some of the key
member
benefits available to you as members. For example, only one quarter of respondents are aware of our
Advice
and Mediation Service in England and Wales. And only …
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Equality, equity, diversity and inclusion: promoting inclusive practice in fostering
… to take part. Equity is about giving people what they
need
, to make things fair. Diversity is about recognising … who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans. GOV.UK:
Advice
and Support for LGBT people NSPCC: Gender identity … in fostering in all four nations of the UK, including a
Member
Helpline
for all members of The Fostering Network. …
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The children’s social care review in England – a focus on allegations
… carers call The Fostering Network’s helplines asking for
advice
around fostering. 44 per cent of foster carers who … to happen if an allegation is made against them or a
member
of their family. What happens next? We will continue … help and support was seen as a positive action to take. We
need
to reframe allegations, remove the fear and highlight …
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Attracting and Keeping Carers - September 2015
… as well as providing training, consultancy and legal
advice
for fostering and adoption through a
helpline
service. … a range of subjects pertinent to the sector for both our
member
foster carers and
member
services. If you would like … messaging, targeting and how they relate to a local
need
. Invite your foster carers to watch them and think what …
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Attracting and Keeping Carers - October 2014
… social workers know that while they’re there when we
need
them, we’re the ones doing the work 24/7.” She also … objective Members of The Fostering Network can access our
Member
Helpline
, which can provide further
advice
and guidance on this and any other practice issues in …
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A view from the other side
… foster carers and the fostering services they work for
need
to be supported to ensure we can make foster care the … and national level, through our practice support team,
advice
and mediation workers, and independent support … and also comprehensive, expert support via our
member
helpline
. A great deal of our work to improve …
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News Story
Advice lines over the Christmas period
… below for details of when The Fostering Network’s help and
advice
lines are closed over the Christmas period.
Member
helpline
- England Closes at 3pm Christmas eve and … Network and have been subject to an allegation and
need
legal representation please call the legal
helpline
on …
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