by FosterTalk Admin | Nov 10, 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...
by FosterTalk Admin | Nov 10, 2022 | News
John Lewis has swept aside the fake snow, the celebrities and even the cute pets for a back to basics Christmas ad which raises awareness of young people in care. The department store’s annual campaign, a TV moment that has kickstarted the festive season in the UK for...
by FosterTalk Admin | Nov 4, 2022 | News
Sandwell Council has confirmed how millions of pounds will be spent supporting residents through the cost of living crisis in the coming months. Spending from the £3.4million Household Support Fund will be used to continue offering food vouchers for children eligible...
by FosterTalk Admin | Oct 31, 2022 | News
An estimated 15,000 more young people are set to be taken into care in the next three years as cuts eat further into council budgets, authorities have warned. Numbers are likely to increase by a fifth to reach 95,000 within three years unless Rishi Sunak’s government...
by FosterTalk Admin | Oct 31, 2022 | News
A foster carer named the country’s ‘kindest hero’ hopes a statue made in her honour will give recognition to other volunteers. Jo Newby, of Hull, was rewarded with the 12ft monument on London’s Southbank after helping 92 children over 20 years. She also adopted one....
