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Fostering Connection: The Key to Community Care Explore how fostering connection can combat social isolation. This discussion emphasizes collective responsibility in community care, prompting us all to take action in supporting those around us. Learn how to build a supportive environment for everyone seeking connection. #CommunityCare #SocialConnection #SupportEachOther #PreventIsolation #EngagementMatters #BuildingRelationships #CollectiveResponsibility #Volunteerism #SocialSupport #MentalHealthAwareness

Keep s7AA. Well articulated and clear submission Barnardos, working with 26,000 tamariki knowing s7AA works and how important it is for each tamaiti. You ask the pertinent question - why is the Minister focussing on removal of s7AA, when the focus should be on practise? Collective efforts by carer organisations, iwi, hapū, whānau, government is what’s needed. It’s unfathomable as to why all of these key players that know the world of tamariki in state care, and the situation of their whānau were not asked or advice heeded. Ignorant to the impact of removing s7AA, all seems a lot of waste and less about the needs of tamariki and what makes a positive difference, and in favour of lessening government accountability. Well done Barnardos Aotearoa. #listentoexperts #whakapapamatters #TamaitiNo1

Transitional housing providers often face challenging situations when residents refuse to leave. This video dives into the tough decisions housing staff must make, balancing empathy with policy. Learn effective strategies to handle resident reluctance, whether it's due to behavioral issues, non-compliance, or personal struggles. Watch to uncover the best approach for housing providers and the essential steps to maintain a supportive, respectful environment. Don’t miss this insightful guide! #TransitionalHousing #HousingProviders #ResidentManagement #HousingChallenges #BehavioralIssues #HousingSolutions #SubstanceAbuseSupport #ComplianceMatters #SocialServices #EmpathyInHousing #SupportiveHousing #CommunityCare #EffectiveStrategies #HousingSupport #GuidetoHousing

The Staying Put initiative is crucial, so why aren't more children in care benefiting from it? I attended the program's launch in London a decade ago, but it has yet to fulfil it's potential. To understand why, we need insights from those on the frontlines of care. Having supported many young people in Staying Put arrangements within our fostering family, I've identified several challenges: 1. Financial Impact: Many foster carers, including myself at the time, rely on fostering income, with 64% being full-time carers. Despite assurances from the former Children's Minister, Edward Timpson, that no carer would be financially disadvantaged by Staying Put, this has not been the case. 2. Premature Independence: Personal Advisers (PAs) often push young people out of care by offering them independence and their own place. While enticing, this option often leads to negative outcomes, with young people abandoned by leaving care teams once they've left foster care. 3. Contract Pressures: Once a young person turns 18, they are treated as 'lodgers,' with fewer restrictions, suddenly they are able to come and go as they please which creates a safeguarding challenge that wouldn't occur in other family settings. 4. Financial Strain: Foster carers are expected to accept housing benefits as payment, and young people may need to contribute to rent, which can further strain the placement. Here is the FosterWiki page on Staying Put, with a section on feedback from foster carers: https://lnkd.in/efxG8jW8 #fostercare #stayingput The Fostering Network Carolyn Moody MBE Louise Allen Rees Foundation Department for Education Timpson Group

Have you heard about our Build-A-Box events? 💛📦 In a world where youth experiencing foster care will move households, on average, seven times within two years – where children and youth have so few things they call their own, that moving from one place to another means all their belongings will fit into a single bag…imagine what it would feel like for those children to open up a big box, custom-built just for them, filled with things they’ve wished for and need. Imagine how seen they would feel. Imagine how supported their fostering family would feel. Imagine the statistic-changing ripple effect this kind of support could have. 🤯 Charlotte Angels offers individual groups and corporate partners the opportunity to come together to build Love Boxes, filled with hand-picked items for children and youth experiencing foster care. The impact of these boxes extends beyond the items inside. The hope, support, and sense of belonging that comes along with them is tremendous. We are so proud of this program and the way it radically supports children, youth, and families. 👏🏼 If you or your company would be interested in finding out more about hosting a Build-A-Box event, please email camille@charlotteangels.org. #loveboxprogram #loveboxsupport #communitysupport #charlottebusiness #charlottebusinesswomen #charlottegivesback #cltlove #fostercarecharlotte #charlottefostercare #meckdss #mecklenburgcounty #corporateteambuilding #charlotte #charlottenonprofit #buildabox

#Homelessness isn't a lack of shelter, it's a lack of opportunity. Let's build communities that value dignity, not just dwellings. #SupportServices #HomelessHostels #HHSGroup #CommunityCare #homelesslivesmatter #homelessshelter #homelessuk #helpthehomeless #Humanity #SocialImpact

Creating spaces that foster community and care. From shared meals to shared dreams, every piece of furniture is a thread in the tapestry of support for vulnerable populations. #TogetherStronger #CommunityCare 🛋️💕 #DurableDesign #addictionsrecovery #behavioralhealthcare #mindfuldesignsolutions #normativeenvironments #furnitureconcepts

Did you know Foster with North East represents all 12 local authorities across the North East of England? We joined forces in 2023 to recruit much-needed prospective carers after seeing the number of approved fostering households in the region decline by 33% in a year alone. With the need for carers for babies, children and teenagers increasing we work together to encourage more people to find out about fostering, to support during the application process, dispel the many myths around who is able to foster, and to offer reassuring guidance on all things fostering! If you've ever thought about fostering but haven't quite taken that first step why not take this as the nudge you need to find out more at https://lnkd.in/eBk8BDe9

A #WelcomeWednesday triple play? We're going to do it! And our theme today is Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. We're including the diagram so you can see what we mean. First, let's welcome PATH, Peterborough Action for Tiny Homes. The Tiny Homes movement wants to see our unhoused population removed from tents and given their own living space out of the elements and away from a number of the hazards of "sleeping rough". Once a person has an independent roof of their own, it's the first step in turning their life around. It's the reason that shelter and safety are at the bottom of the pyramid. Next, we have the Kiwanis Club of Scott's Plains. They provide housing, funded by the government, for low and precariously waged individuals. Again, this kind of housing keeps families out of shelters. The Kiwanis Club helps fundraise and maintain the property. Again, when a person has shelter, they can concentrate on other needs and improvements. It's also easier to apply for work when one has an address. Our last group is Community Living Trent Highlands. For many developmentally disabled people, they have the shelter and safety, but lack a sense of love and belonging. Some were segregated in school, and as adults still need interaction with other people, especially those who aren't similarly disabled. Community Living helps them do this by arranging employment and bringing in friendly visitors or leisure pals. Going from segregation to full inclusion in society is all it needs for a person with disabilities to bloom. Now, full disclosure. The average person is hovering just under esteem. We always have some aspect of the three base goals going off the tracks, sometimes by a bit, and sometimes so far off the tracks that we end up a mile from the goal. But what volunteering can do, especially with agencies like these, is help someone else get on their track. This can help the volunteer tick more boxes in the Esteem level. And as Mom always said, you can complain about something or you can do something about it. Go over to https://buff.ly/3rsamzk #CommunityBuilding #HousingForAll #BasicNeeds #WednesdayWelcome #WednesdayWisdom #InclusiveSociety

☀️This Thursday, 12 September, is Australia’s R U OK? Day National Day of Action. While this day highlights the importance of checking in, remember that reaching out any day of the year can make a real difference. You don’t need to wait for a specific day to ask, “Are you okay?” A simple check-in can strengthen our community and provide support when it’s needed most. Let’s make it a habit to stay connected and look out for one another.🌻 #RUOKAnyDay #RUOK #CommunityCare #MentalHealthMatters #SupportEachOther #CheckIn #StayConnected #StrongerTogether