by FosterTalk Admin | Nov 21, 2022 | News
The Department for Education (DfE) has released statistics providing information on looked after children in England in 2021/2022. The figures reveal the number of children looked after by local authorities in England stood at 82,170 in 2022 compared to 80,780 in...
by FosterTalk Admin | Nov 17, 2022 | Blog
Updated: 17/11/22. Following the publication of our cost-of-living report we wanted to share with you the latest updates, progress and responses along with details of our members only events designed to support carers and their finances. Sign our petition for the...
by FosterTalk Admin | Nov 16, 2022 | News
Congratulations to Mulberry Foster Care who have been rated as Outstanding in their recent Ofsted inspection. Mulberry are a small independent fostering agency that has their carers and children in care at their heart. They cover 27 local authorities in the Midlands...
by FosterTalk Admin | Nov 16, 2022 | News
The Huffington post shares the story of foster carer Jo Newby, 53, who is based in East Yorkshire. I’ve always been around children. When I was young, I was the go-to babysitter locally, then I left school and went to work as a nursery nurse, and then I became a...
by FosterTalk Admin | Nov 12, 2022 | News
More than 40% of foster carers say they have considered quitting if extra money is not provided to cover increases in the cost of living, a survey suggests. Support service Foster Talk said some carers were reaching a “crisis point” and has called for...
