by FosterTalk Admin | Mar 9, 2022 | News
Every local authority across England and Wales is now using the Family Public Law service online to apply for a court order to safeguard the welfare of children. Launched in 2020 as part of our reform programme, using the online service, MyHMCTS, allows local...
by FosterTalk Admin | Mar 9, 2022 | News
Social Finance, LGBTQ+ Youth in Care and nine LGBTQ+ care experienced adults have published a report which shares their insights from exploring the experiences and outcomes of LGBTQ+ children and young people in care. It sets out practical recommendations that the...
by FosterTalk Admin | Mar 1, 2022 | Blog
Welcome to FosterTalk’s monthly Foster Care Blog by Foster Carer, Lisa Scott. This month, Lisa shares her experiences and top tips on helping children with hygiene. Hi everyone, I feel it’s really important to discuss hygiene in this month’s blog as it can be a...
by FosterTalk Admin | Feb 18, 2022 | News
A children’s home has been closed down after inspectors found evidence of “significant neglect”. One child had not been bathed, changed his clothes or been given a home-cooked meal in four months at the private home in Bolton, an Ofsted report found....
by FosterTalk Admin | Feb 18, 2022 | News
The current care system is not working and is leaving children a risk – with around two dozen aged between 16 and 17 dying as a result – a charity has claimed. Article 39 says it is so concerned it has now gone to court to convince the government to extend...
