I have written a response to Sarah Anderson's article on #FosterWiki and you can find it here:
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“When those who give everything are ignored, the system has lost its heart”
When the System Cares Less: The Dehumanising Treatment of Those Who Give Everything.
Author: Sarah Anderson, Founder FosterWiki
Link: fosterwiki.com/when-the-sys...
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Every child deserves a stable, loving, permanent home. We need real, holistic care policy solutions, not headline‑driven politics that pit one form of care against another—and risk leaving vulnerable children worse off.
Policy or Chaos? #FosterWiki
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FosterWiki Opinion Piece
Policy or Chaos?
‘The system doesn’t fail for lack of good intentions; it fails because every part of it fights for survival.’
👉 Every carer knows how true this is.
Link:https://fosterwiki.com/policy-or-chaos/
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The latest episode of Foster Care Uncovered is out now, and it’s a powerful one.
Hear Sarah Anderson, founder of FosterWiki, and Louise Allen dive into the latest Government fostering statistics
Listen here: open.spotify.com/show/6hLVQJh...
#FosterCareUncovered #FosterWiki #FosteringStatistics
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Permanency in Foster Care
The idea of a ‘forever home’ often raises hopes that foster care can’t always fulfil. True permanency begins with honesty — recognising that foster care, by its nature, rarely offers the permanence it promises.
Read more
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Spot on from Sarah Anderson @FosterWiki 👇
fosterwiki.com/lobbying-age...
Reforms keep power with LAs/IFAs. Carers need an independent licensing body — not a register. Real change means giving carers ownership, recognition, and a genuine voice in shaping the system
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Foster carers never have Parental Responsibility (PA
Its a unique way of working — as emotions play a large part in our role. Based on real love and care, it can be difficult to maintain PR boundaries..
👉 Read more #FosterWiki
fosterwiki.com/wiki/parenta...
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Cycles can be broken. Futures can be rewritten.
Read Kimberley Kailla’s inspiring story on FosterWiki fosterwiki.com/breaking-the...
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#CareLeaverVoices
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Understanding Birth Parents: The Complex Reality of Fostering
What Fostering Has Taught Me About the Parents Whose Children Are in Care
Take a look: 👉https://fosterwiki.com/understanding-birth-parents/
#FosterCare #FosterWiki
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fosterwiki.com/fostering-te...
A must read for anyone caring for or considering caring for teens —Foster Care
👉 fosterwiki.com/fostering-te...
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Holiday season’s nearly here!
Foster carers — are you ready for trips away?
Check out this quick guide from FosterWiki to make sure you’re covered: permissions, planning & more.
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Being trauma-informed is not optional; it’s vital. It’s about shifting the question from “What’s wrong with this child?” to “What has this child been through?” It means creating classrooms where children feel safe, valued, and understood—Kimberley Kailla #FosterWiki
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Whether you’re already a Foster Carer or just beginning to explore the idea, FosterWiki is here to help you feel confident, connected, and supported.
Join FREE today — all it takes is a quick sign up
👉 fosterwiki.com
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Join FosterWiki today for access to valuable resources, expert guidance, and a supportive community! Free sign up
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fosterwiki.com/prevent-brok...
FosterWiki’s Noah’s Campaign is about protecting those vital connections.When we break attachments, we break trust. When we protect them, we hold their future in our hands.
Join us. Speak up. Share.
#NoahsCampaign #FosterWiki #FosterCare #AttachmentMatters
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fosterwiki.com/transforming...
It’s time to call out—so many of the adverts and images just don’t truly reflect what foster care is really like. They either oversimplify or sensationalise, and neither helps the children or the carers.
#HonestAdvertising #RealFostering #FosterCare #FosterWiki
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An insightful article on FosterWiki by Sarah Ellis, an experienced Fostering Agency Manager, who has undertaken in depth research into compassion fatigue and secondary traumatic stress among foster carers.
Read it here: fosterwiki.com/the-weight-o...
#FosterCare #FosterCarer #FosterWiki
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Young People and Smartphones – Addiction and Harm
FosterWiki Opinion Piece
Author: Jane Adams
“We need to keep talking about the real impact of smartphones in foster care”
fosterwiki.com/young-people...
#FosterCare #SmartphoneAddiction #FosterCarers #FosterWiki
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Neurodivergent foster carers bring unique strengths but often go unrecognised. In this FosterWiki article, Sarah Anderson explores their challenges and contributions—it’s time to support and empower them. fosterwiki.com/emerging-fro... #FosterCare #Inclusion #FosterWiki
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The National Foster Carer Qualifications (NFCQ)—built by those who truly understand fostering. A vital step in recognising the incredible work foster carers do.
#NFCQ #FosterCare #FosterWiki
👉fosterwiki.com/wiki/nfcq-the-national-foster-carers-qualifications/
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fosterwiki.com/historic-rul...
The landmark ruling that changes everything. Author: Sarah Anderson Founder of FosterWiki
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If you’re a foster carer, thinking about fostering a child, or just want to learn more, check out FosterWiki: fosterwiki.com A good honest resource for information and support
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iTOL-accredited training for foster carers—whether you’re just starting or an experienced carer. Beyond providing a loving home, carers have professional and legal responsibilities too. #FosterCare #NFCQ #Support #Training #FosterWiki #FosterCarer
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nfcq.co.uk/allegations-...
Allegations is one of the most challenging aspects of foster care.
This is an essential course that provides foster carers with the knowledge and tools to understand the system —ensuring they are informed, prepared, and supported
#NFCQ #FosterWiki #FosterCare
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fosterwiki.com/all-you-need...
“Let’s start with a basic truth: love cannot be artificially created. It’s a byproduct of strong foundations, nurtured through secure attachments and the creation of an environment where love can grow”—FosterWiki
#FosterCare #FosterWiki
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fosterwiki.com/wiki/teenage...
The urgent need for more foster carers. With nearly 50% of children in care being teenagers, many face instability due to a lack of suitable foster homes. FosterWiki A guide to fostering adolescents 👇
#FosterCare #TeenagersInCare #FosterCarersNeeded #FosterWiki
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About FosterWiki
The story, mission, people and ethos behind FosterWiki.
Foster carers deserve transparency, guidance, and a strong community—and that’s exactly what FosterWiki delivers.
fosterwiki.com/about-foster...
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It’s unthinkable to suggest that just one model, like Mockingbird, should be the sole focus of fostering retention efforts! 👇
Is UK Mockingbird funding effective, inclusive or proportionate?
fosterwiki.com/is-uk-mockin...
#fostercare #fosterWiki
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Check out the FosterWiki Foster Carers Toolkit—a step-by-step guide packed with essential information to help you navigate fostering with confidence.
👉 Explore the toolkit here
fosterwiki.com/new-foster-c...
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