Charity welcomes CSSIW report

The Fostering Network has welcomed the publication of a report by the Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales (CSSIW) on the national inspection of safeguarding and care planning of looked after children and care leavers who exhibit vulnerable or risky behaviours. 

By media on January,30th 2015

Charities welcome Children's Commissioner in Wales

The Fostering Network Wales and the British Association for Adoption and Fostering (BAAF) would like to welcome Professor Sally Holland as she begins her role as the new Children’s Commissioner for Wales.

By media on January,28th 2015

The Duchess of Cambridge to celebrate foster care

The Fostering Network is delighted to welcome The Duchess of Cambridge to an event hosted by the charity at Islington Council to celebrate the work of foster carers in providing support to vulnerable young people on Friday 16 January.
By media on January,13th 2015

The Duchess of Cambridge to celebrate foster care

The Fostering Network is delighted to welcome The Duchess of Cambridge to an event hosted by the charity and Islington Council to celebrate the work of foster carers in providing support to vulnerable young people on Friday 16 January.

By media on January,13th 2015

Young people’s guide to staying put published

A guide for young people to help them navigate staying put, the statutory duty for local authorities in England which enables young people to continue to live with their foster carers until 21 if both parties wish, has been published.

By media on January,13th 2015

Response to substance misuse inquiry in Wales

The Fostering Network Wales has submitted its response to the Welsh Government’s Health and Social Care Committee inquiry into substance misuse, recommending a range of measures including the provision of core training for foster on how to recognise signs of substance misuse.

By media on January,12th 2015

Government Fostering ambassador welcomed

The Fostering Network welcomes television chef, author and care leaver Lorraine Pascale to her role as Government Fostering Ambassador in England.

By media on December,23rd 2014