So many carers tell us they feel powerless, with their voices ignored in meetings, care plans and future plans, when often they are the people who know the children best. Is this ok? Help empower foster carers, which in turn helps with retention and recruitment: https://lnkd.in/dF75XPvH
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"I may have left the care system, but the care system hasn't left me." Speaking with Channel 5 about my experience in care, how it affected me, and the current state of the care system and the need for foster carers. Fatimascampaign.com is all about raising awareness, bringing about collaboration, and building on foundations #fatimasukcampaign #happierlives #fosteringinsociety #everychildmatters
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As a mature master's student, I am passionate about working with and supporting individuals to become trauma-aware.
Navigating the complexities of blocked care can be daunting, often unrecognised by foster carers. This lack of awareness/training can lead to children moving through the care system unnecessarily. Imagine the positive impact if every foster family were equipped with the knowledge and understanding to address this issue effectively. Furthermore, all frontline staff should understand blocked care, especially those working within residential care settings. #training and #awareness
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As you say Sarah a solution ready to go
❌ Say NO to the 'Register' This meme is flying round social media at the moment, foster carers are angry at being misrepresented. Someone said to me "well have you got a better idea then?" The answer is yes, we've had a better idea since 2019 when Lord John Hendy QC wrote us up a foster carer's bill, which provides the framework for a Central Licensing Authority for foster carers. This isn't an 'idea' it's a solution, one ready to go: https://lnkd.in/e78PGnX8 Yes, it does work, across the pond in France they have been doing it since 1989. #fostercare #postivechange #protectchildren
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Sadly this is a regular occurrence in allegations. We aren't talking about what the children say here, but what is written by children's services professionals in allegation reports. When you are doing a report for a disciplinary procedure there is no room for 'fiction', for agendas, or opinions put forward as 'fact'. At the NUPFC we endeavour to identify fact from fiction, to ask for evidence and ensure that entire reports are not simply based on opinions that are carry a heavy cognitive bias, whether that is unconscious or not. The current allegation system is rife with opinions seen through the lens of agenda. There is no other fostering 'support' organisation who can defend you and challenge fact from fiction. Help foster carers feel protected, give foster carers equal opportunities, treat foster carers as you expect to be treated yourselves: Join us: https://lnkd.in/dF75XPvH
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New carers need strong networks. Having someone ‘in your shoes’ to turn to can often make conversations and asking questions feel easier That is one of the reasons that we provide all new carers with an experienced carer to become their ‘buddy’ Read more about the foster carer buddy system 👉 https://lnkd.in/eG9Mcc66 #MentoringMonth #FosterCare #SupportSystem
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Did you know the NFCQ Foundation Qualification contains two trauma informed modules written by one of the UK's leading experts Dr Mine Conkbayir. Right from the get go we believe that trauma informed care should be embedded in a foster carer's practice. The Foundation Qualification is not just for newbies it's the first step on the NFCQ's education pathway from Foundation - Advanced. Let your foster carers be the best! A new generation of qualified skilled foster carers providing high standards of care in nurturing, knowledgeable, trauma-informed homes. #newgeneration #meetingneeds #raisingstandards
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https://lnkd.in/euNJeZAJ 👉Working status – We need to find ways to give foster carers more security, improved working conditions and basic rights. We lag behind the rest of Europe in this regard. 👉Whilst child protection is paramount it is widely known that the allegations system requires an overhaul. Systems like this are harmful when they are used to prevent foster carers from speaking out, advocating fully for children or highlighting opportunities for improvement. The unbalanced power of the allegations system has created a climate of fear and damages retention and recruitment. #FosterCare #FosterWiki #SupportFosterCarers #GE24
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💪🏼 Founder of The Attitude Advantage Program | Inspiring hope and building self-esteem in teenagers through live events and mental health programs!
In this clip with my full interview with Dr. Charles Sophy, he breaks down his official title and what he was able to accomplish for the Foster Care System in Los Angeles. Some powerful stuff! Check out what he had to say!
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Find out how you can Change A Child's Story. Our Fireside Chat is an opportunity to learn more about Court Appointed Special Advocates and ways that you can make an impact on children in foster care. #AdvocacyinAction
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Aging is a part of life, and so is living well. Our Adult Foster Care Program supports elders and adults with disabilities in a family setting. Learn more about how we can help. https://lnkd.in/g4c5hGWj 🏠💕 #AgingGracefully #AdultFosterCare #WebsterHomeCare
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