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Foster Care Fortnight 2023
… media. This included 29 England MPs, one Welsh MP, 12
Scotland
MSPs and 3 Northern Ireland MLAs. Media and social … Thomas, on the sofa with BBC Breakfast . Our director of
Scotland
appeared on
Scotland
Tonight and John Lewis Partnership featured Foster …
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Fostering statistics
… For more details see the Department of Health website .
Scotland
4,155 children were living with foster families on … are approximately 3,261 approved fostering families in
Scotland
. Every year hundreds of new foster families are needed in
Scotland
. For more details, see the Scottish Government …
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What is permanence?
… of permanence because the local authority (in England,
Scotland
and Wales) or health and social care trust (in … sense of ‘normal’ family life for a looked after child. In
Scotland
long-term fostering refers to a placement of longer … is secured by a permanence order. Permanence orders (
Scotland
) Only a local authority can apply for a permanence …
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Caring for a young person aged 18+
… this. As a result, local authorities in England and
Scotland
, and Wales from April 2016, have a duty to them to … in England, When I’m Ready in Wales and Continuing Care in
Scotland
. In addition to this, Northern Ireland has its own … are Care Leaver Covenants in place in both England and
Scotland
; although they have different objectives and remits, …
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Allowances surveys
… £175 £199 £233 Northern Ireland £145 £161 £182 £213
Scotland
£168.31 £195.81 £195.81 £268.41 Wales £212 £193 £193 … report Key findings: • Allowances in England, Wales and
Scotland
vary considerably – with some children receiving up … can get involved. Previous reports 2022-23: England ,
Scotland
and Wales . 2021-22: England and
Scotland
. …
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Blog entry
Welcoming children with warmth and a smile
… to have him.’ As director for The Fostering Network in
Scotland
, I have the wonderful privilege of meeting foster … the above sentiments are shared by foster families across
Scotland
. As foster carers, you see strengths and a positive … theme #changeafuture, I want to personally thank all of
Scotland
’s foster carers for the incredible difference you …
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Scotland has many things to be proud of and our fostering community is high on that list
… host an event to celebrate the amazing contribution of
Scotland
's foster carers. Every local authority and every fostering service across
Scotland
has been invited to nominate a foster care family to … Me A Chance . As director for the Fostering Network in
Scotland
, I am often asked, ‘What do foster carers do?’ And …
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Health Matters - looking at health issues affecting foster carers and their families
… in preparation for doing so contacted foster carers across
Scotland
to ascertain any health issues they may have. … had uncovered a major problem affecting foster carers in
Scotland
, one that was previously unknown and yet is in … focus groups, bringing together foster carers from across
Scotland
and providing the opportunity for them to raise …
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A message to foster carers from our director in Scotland
… 2018, I want to thank those many superheroes, from across
Scotland
, who on any given day, are looking after more than 5,000 of
Scotland
’s children. Children whose mums or dads, no matter … Care Fortnight 2018, I want to personally thank all of
Scotland
’s foster carers for the incredible difference you …
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A reflection on fostering in Scotland
… bye. You have also shared with me, and with Fosterline
Scotland
your questions and concerns relating to fostering at … Scottish Government, Care Inspectorate, and Social Work
Scotland
, highlighting the issues you have raised and will … Care Fortnight 2021, I want to personally thank all of
Scotland
’s fostering community for how you have embraced the …
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News Story
Scottish Government announces updated payment for foster and kinship carers
… has announced today that foster and kinship carers across
Scotland
will receive an updated allowance to help them care … overdue announcement today. Children and young people in
Scotland
will be better supported as a result of this … more than 9,000 children in foster or kinship care across
Scotland
. This marks the first time a set rate, which all …
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Call to celebrate fostering in Scotland
… PEOPLE ACROSS
Scotland
are being asked to think about the amazing work that foster carers do on Monday, Fostering in
Scotland
Day. The special day is an opportunity to celebrate … after more than 5,300 fostered children on any one day in
Scotland
. Despite Scottish people being extremely positive …
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