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Muslim Fostering Project
… The objectives of the Muslim
Fostering
Project: identify the number of Muslim children … of the experiences of Muslim foster carers and those
who
enquire but do not proceed to become foster carers; … recruitment literature and assess how it responds to the
needs
of a prospective Muslim foster carer and the wider …
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Financial support and learning and development for foster carers and staying put carers
… foster carers approved and supported by independent
fostering
providers. The levels of support to be provided … should take account of the individual circumstances and
needs
. Financial support Section 23CZA(4) of the Children Act … career and this should be a natural extension for those
who
become staying put carers. Planning to be a staying put …
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Support networks for foster carers in England
… have access to a variety of support provided by their
fostering
service, such as formal supervision, peer support, … 3.223). Decisions about the delegation of authority/
who
can make decisions must be made within the context of the …
fostering
families that care for children with a range of
needs
. It affords them the opportunity both to recharge …
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Improving Educational Outcomes
… the education of fostered children and young people? The
Fostering
Network believes that it is vital to support the … people because the available evidence shows that children
who
are looked after generally have lower attainment at … life chances. What can make a difference? More research
needs
to be done in this area, but we know that some factors …
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Blog entry
Government response to the Independent Review of Children’s Social Care – initial thoughts from The Fostering Network
… response to Care Review recommendations relevant to
fostering
You told us you foster because you want to make a … authority by default: Over 80 per cent of foster carers
who
responded to our survey believed this is likely to have a … families early, invest in the workforce and meet the
needs
of children and young people so they can thrive. We …
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Head, Heart, Hands - September 2015
… The Evaluation of Head, Heart, Hands - have your say! The
Fostering
Network has commissioned an evaluation team led by … and would really like to find out more from foster carers
who
attended the original Head, Heart, Hands courses, and … update each other on the progress and discuss what still
needs
to be done. We also have a debate about another course …
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Attracting and Keeping Carers - November 2013
… Fortnight 2014 will run from 12 to 25 May with a “guess
who
fosters” based theme. Workshop dates where you can find … Independently of this project, Doncaster Council and
Fostering
People have joined forces to benefit prospective … not only your campaign but the overall service. Make your
needs
analysis clear and transparent to foster carers so they …
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Therapeutic fostering: Q and A
… What was it about therapeutic
fostering
in particular that captured your interest? Many … coming into the care system have a number of special
needs
and therapeutic
fostering
seemed to me to be the best … very curious about why we never give an award to someone
who
has looked after a child consistently for eight, 10 or 12 …
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The voices of foster carers are being ignored
… voices have been ignored by decision makers. Foster carers
who
are working to help the children in their care flourish despite a
fostering
system which, foster carers tell us, is too often … which would allow them to best meet the child’s particular
needs
.
Fostering
can be a challenging and emotionally …
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News Story
Foster carer from Bridgend receives The Fostering Network in Wales’ inaugural President’s Award
… 30 September, Graham Clifford was presented with The
Fostering
Network in Wales’ inaugural President’s Award in … ages, from a variety of backgrounds and with a range of
needs
. They are currently looking after two siblings
who
have lived with them since 2008 and another child
who
…
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New data revealed by leading fostering charity shows significant disparities in foster care funding across the UK
… New data published by the UK’s leading
fostering
charity has revealed a postcode lottery across the … carers with the range of skills and knowledge to meet the
needs
of the children
who
need them most – this must be a priority for all …
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