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Who
I am … should be placed with foster families that can meet their
needs
, including religious
needs
. However, you would need to …
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Frequently asked questions
… a foster carer What is the difference between adoption and
fostering
?
Fostering
is a way of offering children and young … fostered children return to their own families. Children
who
cannot return home but still want to stay in touch with … and keep records. If you have any particular communication
needs
, a
fostering
service should be willing to discuss this …
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Fostering Friendly
… About
Fostering
Friendly Our
Fostering
Friendly employers scheme … of foster carers combine
fostering
with other work. Those
who
do say that a supportive employer can make all the … can send you our draft policy. Adapt the policy for your
needs
. Send us back your policy. We can arrange a call with …
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Our work in Wales
… as our latest recruitment targets , or read more about
fostering
legislation in Wales .
Fostering
Communities … programme comprises of six workstreams, matching the
needs
that the
fostering
community have told The
Fostering
… and principles which will help children and young people
who
are looked after to thrive. After a successful pilot in …
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Foster Care Fortnight for fostering services
… going ahead. As well as the digital recruitment activity
fostering
services may be planning, the theme … care doesn't just transform the lives of the young people
who
are fostered, it also has the power to change the lives … your
fostering
service details and particular recruitment
needs
. Or, we can send you the artwork so that you can order …
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Blog entry
Attracting and Keeping Carers - July 2013
… The
Fostering
Network's response includes highlighting the need … providers and to match foster carers with the specific
needs
of the children. However how easy is it for
fostering
…
fostering
service prepared to let certain foster carers
who
aren’t suitable go? All these questions and more will be …
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Attracting and Keeping Carers - March 2014
… those slipped New Year’s resolutions with a ‘Spring into
fostering
’ type campaign. If you’re in the process of doing … ideas in the offing to make the most of this year’s guess
who
fosters theme, which I’m very much looking forward to … has been a focus on targeting campaigns for specific
needs
. Leeds City Council is doing just that with the …
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Attracting and Keeping Carers - December 2014
… December saw the launch of The
Fostering
Network’s Combining
Fostering
and Other Work … Many do not receive a fee for this work, and for those
who
do, payments cannot be relied upon consistently. A new … and work outside the home while still meeting a child’s
needs
. The report, which is part of the two year, Department …
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The Fostering Network calls for national leadership to solve the crisis in fostering
… care in England. Recruitment and retention crisis in
fostering
Our State of the Nation survey confirmed what … and local focus to this crucial service for the children
who
are currently in foster care and those
who
will benefit … children with safe and loving homes that meet their
needs
. National
Fostering
Strategy I have written to the …
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Attracting and Keeping Carers - June 2015
… of the campaign, each day providing new insight into
fostering
from a different perspective. Thank you to everyone
who
contributed and helped us share their stories. The … It illustrated a case where the sisters’ individual
needs
were better met when they lived apart, which is perhaps …
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News Story
Outstanding sons and daughters of foster carers celebrated by national fostering charity
… sons and daughters of foster carers have been awarded The
Fostering
Network’s Outstanding Contribution by Sons and … I have learnt that loving and caring for someone else
who
needs
you is one of the greatest joys in life.’ Ellie and …
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Call for increased flexibility for foster carers combining fostering and work
…
Fostering
services and employers in England can help increase … Education, includes findings from a survey of foster carers
who
combine
fostering
with another job – the first of its … another career, while meeting their fostered children’s
needs
. This report shows us there is much that both employers …
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Call for increased flexibility for foster carers combining fostering and work
… The
Fostering
Network is calling on
fostering
services and … Education, includes findings from a survey of foster carers
who
combine
fostering
with another job – the first of its … another career, while meeting their fostered children’s
needs
. This report shows us there is much that both employers …
Read more>
Some calm reflections after a turbulent week
… From Kevin Williams, chief executive of The
Fostering
Network: Now the furore from this week’s … as to which
fostering
household can best meet their
needs
. This means looking at a particular child’s
needs
and … be decided on a case by case basis by social workers
who
know the child. For example, a child with a particular …
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Events
Panel chairs and advisors joint practice forum (England)
… The annual practice forum for
Fostering
Panel Chairs and
Fostering
Panel Advisors is being … discuss the key challenges, what is working well and what
needs
to improve in your practice. It is also an opportunity … Dr. Arlene Weeks and Jim Bond followed by a short Q and A
WHO
SHOULD ATTEND This event is for
Fostering
Panel Chairs …
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