by FosterTalk Admin | Jun 22, 2022 | News
Kathy and her husband Steve were invited to The Queen’s Garden Party at Buckingham Palace in May, to reward and recognise them for their lifelong commitment to caring for vulnerable children. Kathy and her husband Steve were invited to The Queen’s Garden Party at...
by FosterTalk Admin | Jun 22, 2022 | News
Children in care are moving between placements a thousand times every week in England, according to fresh analysis of Government figures. Children’s care placements have changed more than 220,000 times between 2018 and 2021, according to charities’ analysis of figures...
by FosterTalk Admin | Jun 22, 2022 | Blog
Allegations, complaints, or concerns over standards of care can leave Foster Carers feeling worried, isolated, and uncertain about their future in fostering. However, fostering services must ensure that Foster Carers are offered independent support, advice, and...
by FosterTalk Admin | Jun 22, 2022 | News
On Friday 17 June, it was announced that foster carer allowances are to be uplifted above the National Recommended Fostering Allowance for all carers at Oldham Council by 4%. The announcement, which took place at a foster carer celebration event ran by Oldham Council,...
by FosterTalk Admin | Jun 15, 2022 | News
Ministers are facing calls for urgent reform of the children’s residential care system in the wake of shocking reports of vulnerable youngsters being abused and sexually assaulted at homes run by a private firm making huge profits. A BBC investigation revealed a...