Policy or Chaos? | FosterWiki Policy or Chaos? The Government’s Dangerous Game with Children’s Lives, At first glance, it all sounds noble

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/

#FosterCare #FosterCarers #FosterWiki #CareReform

A foster carer’s guide to holidays and trips | FosterWiki A foster carer’s guide to holidays and trips- Holidays and trips like all things in fostering require planning from the whole team around the child.

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.
fosterwiki.com/wiki/a-foste...

#FosterCare #FosterCarers #FosterWiki #HolidayTips

Who is Sarah Witty? The Labor candidate set to dethrone Greens leader Adam Bandt in Melbourne A Richmond local with an eclectic CV is projected to end Bandt’s 15-year run as MP for Melbourne

www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Sarah Witty - what a winner.

#FosterCarers
#WomenInTheHouse

30 years fostering. Needs an operation.
Provider cancels her payments immediately.

The least they could’ve done is offer a retainer, check on her, show they valued her. Instead, they treated her like she didn’t matter.

Where’s the respect?

#FosterCare #FosterCarers

In a world full of change and innovation, foster care is being left behind.

If we truly want children to thrive, we need to properly value, support, and stand by foster carers.

Because without them, foster care simply doesn’t exist.

#FosterCare #FosterCarers

Young People and Smartphones - Addiction and Harm | FosterWiki Young People and Smartphones - Addiction and Harm - As a foster carer for teenagers, I experience the realities of smartphones and “over-exposure” on a daily basis.

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

Strong support, trust, and respect from social workers and services are vital for both the foster carer and child. With good education, therapy, and resources, healing and progress are possible.
#FosterCare #SupportMatters #HealingAndGrowth #FosterCarers #TraumaRecovery #StrongerTogether

Tribunal ruling paves way for full employment rights for foster carers Cost to councils could be massive but campaigners say it would solve recruitment crisis

Thank you, @basw-uk.bsky.social for the feature ☺️

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#FosterCarers #FosterCarerRights #EmploymentLaw #UKEmpLaw #Discrimination #Whistleblowing

“It’s time for a new narrative, one that values honesty, accountability, and the futures of the children at the centre of it all”
#FosterWiki #FosterCarers #ChildrenInCare #SupportFosterCarers
#MoreThanASpareRoom #FosterCare

#fostercarers #employmentlaw #employmentstatus #humanrightslaw #discrimination #whistleblowing #employmenttribunal

youtu.be/dj9qUtdKiNg
This song has just been released for Christmas. It’s very powerful and written by a care experienced adult
Together, we can amplify voices and inspire change!
Please share

#socialworkers #fostercarers #inspirational #motivation #education #residentialchildrenshomes

National Foster Carers Qualification (NFCQ) National Foster Carers Qualification (NFCQ), Become part of a new generation of qualified skilled foster carers.

The National Foster Carer Qualification (NFCQ) is a consistent standard for all foster carers. A recognised framework of training, to empower foster carers with the skills and confidence to provide exceptional care for children
#fostercare #fostercarers #support
nfcq.co.uk

Yesterday I spent the day reviewing foster carers including views from children on their care. It was an uplifting experience. Our #FosterCarers are incredible thanks for what you do for our children.❤️

Anyone else want to join us?

#FosterCarers
#KinshipCarers
#SpecialGuardians
#Adopters

Please shout if you’d like to be added :)

go.bsky.app/VfgSxwC

Sarah Anderson | FosterWiki Sarah Anderson - After serving on the committee of her in-house fostering association, Sarah recognised the need for more robust, independent representation for foster carers.

This is Sarah Anderson #FosterWiki
‘Incredible and determined’
👉In 2020, Sarah launched FosterWiki -information, guidance, and support for foster carers and the wider industry. This platform is built on reallife, frontline practice
#fostercarers
#fosterWiki #fosterWikiAmbassador

Having a great first day delivering training on #unaccompaniedasylum-seeking Young people to passionate #fostercarers

Looking 4ward to being #keyspeaker and workshop facilitator on Thursday for Hertfordshire #fostercarers and #socialworkers.