Glasgow’s foster carers accuse council officials of breaking budget promises
A trade union representing foster carers in Glasgow will this week submit a collective complaint to the city council,...
UK is failing fostered children with mental health problems, warns charity
Foster care in Britain is facing a “mental health crisis” because the government is failing to meet the needs of...
Council reveals new plans to increase foster parent payments in Doncaster
Doncaster Council is planning to increase the allowance foster carers receive so more children in the social care...
Wales basic income: Pilot will give care leavers £19,000 a year
A £20m experiment offering a basic income to young people leaving care will launch in Wales on Friday. From 1 July,...
SWU Assignment student essay competition
SWU Assignment student essay competition will award £500 to each winning entry! The Social Workers Union (SWU) runs an...
Wiltshire Foster Carers Invited to The Queen’s Garden Party in Recognition of their Lifelong Commitment to Fostering
Kathy and her husband Steve were invited to The Queen’s Garden Party at Buckingham Palace in May, to reward and...