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  When I Am Ready

  … From April 2016, young people in Wales will have a right to stay with their foster families … came into force with the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014, and is the result of a joint campaign … came into force in April 2016. The Fostering Network in Wales has developed some  Frequently Asked Questions about …

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  Fosterline Wales factsheets and briefing papers

  … of Directors of Social Services (ADSS) Cymru and All Wales Heads of Children’s Services (AWHoCS). The national … approach to advocacy for children and young people in Wales, known to Children’s Services departments, was … the expected outcomes; and who the advocacy providers in Wales are:  English  Cymraeg   Advanced Attachment  There are …

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  Education resources for foster carers

  … in the transition from foster care to university life. Wales Making it Happen The Fostering Network, with funding … to complement A Foster Carer's Guide to Education in Wales. The aim of this magazine is to inspire foster carers … (Welsh) Working Hand in Hand The Fostering Network in Wales has teamed up with the Children's Social Care Research …

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  Independent support services

  … advice and mediation and independent support services. In Wales, this is through our independent support service. In … with them. Independent support services in England and Wales Please note that if you are a foster carer, you cannot … required. Spot purchase independent support (England and Wales) To receive spot purchase independent support, the …

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  A Foster Care Fortnight message from Wales

  … be well supported. That’s why, The Fostering Network in Wales is very proud of the work we are doing to make a real … what can help make foster care the very best it can be in Wales is a crucial part of our work. Throughout the past … the implementation of our Foster Carers’ Charter for Wales delivering our series of specialist masterclasses to …

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  With the right support we can do so much more

  … After 17 years running my own business in the US, I made Wales my home and have since worked in care leavers projects, … brought me to join The Fostering Network’s team in Wales as one of several foster carer ambassadors  within the … support, and amplify the voices of foster carers across Wales. I do have concerns about the fostering system and …

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  Celebrating our achievements in Wales this Foster Care Fortnight

  … and recognise the strength of the fostering community in Wales. We’re inviting you to take the time to come together, … should be celebrated for this very reason.   This year in Wales we wanted to find ways to bring the whole fostering … FCF22 is open to everyone in the fostering community in Wales. We’ll be learning a song and then singing our hearts …

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  Attracting and Keeping Carers - June 2015

  … saw our inaugural Foster Walks take place across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Hundreds gathered in south Wales, Magherafelt, Gloucestershire and on the bank of the … to showcase fostering? Foster Carers’ Charter launched in Wales On Friday 12 June I headed to Cardiff to attend the …

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  Attracting and Keeping Carers - March 2014

  … newsletters to james.foyle@fostering.net Fostering in Wales: who cares and why Fostering services from across Wales came together on Monday 10 March in Cardiff to hear the findings from the Fostering Network Wales’s research into the values and motivations of foster …

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  Fostering in Wales celebrated at Senedd

  … to celebrate the role of foster care on Fostering in Wales Day, Friday 12 June.  The special day is part of  the … fostering and the need for 550 more foster families across Wales this year.   The charity will also use the occasion to … underpinning the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act.   Director of The Fostering Network Wales, Dr …

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  Decision to allow Welsh fostered young people to stay welcomed – but still a long way to go

  … Leading charities the Fostering Network Wales and Action for Children-Gweithredu dros Blant today … The announcement will mean that fostered young people in Wales will be able to stay with their foster carers until … the wording of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Bill at the report stage, to give more clarity to …

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  Confidence in Care to transform outcomes in Wales

  … Care will transform outcomes for looked after children in Wales over the next five years and influence the way … after children in care. Led by The Fostering Network Wales, the programme will be delivered in partnership with … of Directors of Social Services Cymru and Children in Wales. Dr Emily Warren, director of The Fostering Network …

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  Confidence in Care to transform outcomes in Wales

  … Care will transform outcomes for looked after children in Wales over the next five years and influence the way … after children in care. Led by The Fostering Network Wales, the programme will be delivered in partnership with … of Directors of Social Services Cymru and Children in Wales. Speaking on behalf of the consortium, Dr Emily Warren, …

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