Working with and for our members. Who we are UK membership organisation, Leading charity for everyone involved in foster care 58,000 foster carers 99%

Slides:



Advertisements
Similar presentations
Outcome 3 Evaluate ways of equipping children to assert their right to protection from abuse and exploitation.
Advertisements

East Midlands Change for Children Regional Learning Project Anne Houlihan Children, Young People & Families Workforce Development Council Creating the.
The YorOK Children & Young People’s Workforce working together for children, young people and families.
Increasing staff engagement across children’s services Di Smith Director of Children’s Services.
A New Chance Cross Border Fostering Project Project Manager: Eric Plunkett, Eric Plunkett, Principal Social Worker. Principal Social Worker.Consultant:
Carers’ HQ - Connecting Carers’ in Ealing Our vision for the Carers’ Centre February 2009.
Parent carers and their role in the SEND reforms.
For Autism in North Lanarkshire HOPE for Autism makes a positive difference to the lives of people affected by autism. HOPE for Autism.
Short Breaks Services Ben Palmer. Introduction: Ben Palmer Background and current projects: Special Educational Needs (SEN) Short Breaks Service Provider.
Special Educational Needs & Disability Working positively with parents, children & young people Providing Information, Advice & Support for parents, children.
Community Anchors Fit for Purpose?. OUR PURPOSE is to be champions of social change, tackling the causes and consequences of social exclusion by developing.
Contact a Family Family Support Services. Who we are Contact a Family provides support, advice and information for families with disabled children, no.
Enfield 2 Data from Department for Education Statistical First Release as at 31 March 2014 Based on children looked after continuously for at least 12.
Carers Rights Workshop Welcome. Nicola Hartley Development Manager Midlands & East of England The Princess Royal Trust for Carers.
Care co-ordination network UK CCNUK including key working in England and supporting Every Disabled Child Matters campaign Cath Walder development co-ordinator.
Implications of Part 3 of the Children and Families Act for children, young people, families and professionals The future of SEND in Hartlepool Philippa.
Achievement for All and Early Support in partnership Kath Alley - Achievement Coach.
SEN 0 – 25 Years Pat Foster.
Information, Advice and Support Services Waltham Forest 17 th March.
Mental Health and Learning Disability - ARC projects and resources Leeds Conference 9th Dec 2008 David Grundy.
Understanding & Promoting the Mental Health Needs of Children & Young People Chris Anderson Talking Life Seminars.
Parent Power Every parent wants the best for her/his child “Parents, carers and family members are by far the most important influences on children’s lives”
Improving Outcomes through Extra-Curricular Activities Engaging with schools to improve pupil outcomes Children England Conference 15 th March 2012 Supported.
Recruiting the foster care workforce of the future Helen Clarke July 2010.
Carers Trust Information for scheme and centre board members © Carers Trust 2012 Carers Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales ( ) and.
Southend-On-Sea Presentation on Independent Evaluation of the Hub Pilot by Alder June 4 th 2013 Appendix 1 Appendix 3.
Increasing befriending provision for older people in Edinburgh 16 th July 2015.
Healthwatch Leeds Stuart Morrison – Community Project Worker.
EUROCHILD Members Exchange Seminar 2007 Promoting Children’s Rights through Positive Parenting Policies FAMILIES MATTER: SUPPORTING FAMILIES IN NORTHERN.
National Association for Voluntary and Community Action ● local focus national voice NAVCA Projects, NAVCA Projects riding through the glen.
Berry Street Anita Pell, Senior Advisor HBC Berry Street, Australia ACWA Conference 18 th – 20 th August 2014 Increasing Knowledge Building a Skill Development.
Panhandle Independent Living Center “Empowering Youth with Disabilities to Say YES I Can!”
The Fostering Network - benefits of membership. Who we are The UK’s leading charity for everyone involved in fostering Membership organisation with more.
Working with the media Promoting foster care and creating change.
What’s happening in foster care? Hazel Halle. What’s happening and what does it mean for you?
LGBT Adoption & Fostering Week 7th - 13 th March
‘The regional news where you are…’. Regional consultants in SW, NW & NE since Sept 2006 Regional consultants: – bring the Fostering Network closer to.
Independent Support A quick young persons’ guide.
SAFEGUARDING. Safeguarding policy in schools Provide an overview of how you safeguard the children that attend your settings. ◦ What policies are in place.
Information, advice and support for families in East Sussex Helen Frederick, Family Information Service/ Parent Link Heidi Attwood, Eastbourne Parent Support.
Caring For Children Roles of different professionals.
Youth in Focus. Young people’s voices “ money issues are a key thing for me” “the right kind of support is really important to me” “ forming relationships.
Working with and for our members. Who we are Leading charity for everyone involved in foster care UK membership organisation, 50,000 plus foster carers,
Getting in on the Act Conference Carers and the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act.
Directorate of Social Services Children & Family Services.
Isle of Wight Local Safeguarding Children Board Development Day 17 June 2010.
Annual General Meeting Saturday 19th November 2011 Camille de Stempel, Chair of Trustees Mother of twin boys.
Recruiting the foster care workforce of the future
Foster Carers: at the heart of a world class children’s workforce
Outline – partners, timeframes and evaluation
Local Offer Champions For professionals working with children and young people with SEND and their families
The RCM Supporting Support Workers Join us!
Created in 2002 Online in 2009 International in 2014 – 7 countries & 7 languages Over 800 schools and community groups across the UK Over 27,000 Mentors.
Business Planning Process
April 2018.
KCC Corporate Parenting and Housing Update
Role & Responsibilities: Surrey Safeguarding Children Board (SSCB)
Healthwatch Portsmouth Volunteer Showcasing
South Somerset Mind Annual General Meeting 2012.
£.
Action for Blind People merged with RNIB
Course Reps are students who have been elected by their course mates.
Wellbeing Challenge Days
Roles of different professionals
TITLE TEXT.
Future Links Girls’ group Independent Life Skills group
Get in touch.
Implications of Part 3 of the Children and Families Act for children, young people, families and professionals Philippa Stobbs, Council for Disabled Children.
Ask Us NottinghamShire
Maggie’s is an extraordinary place to work
Presentation transcript:

Working with and for our members

Who we are UK membership organisation, Leading charity for everyone involved in foster care 58,000 foster carers 99% of local authorities Over 150 independent fostering agencies

Our mission is to work with and support all those involved in foster care in order to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people in foster care.

The voice of foster care Bringing together our members Sharing knowledge and best practice Raising awareness and challenging stereotypes Campaigning for change at the highest level

Membership benefits Block membership scheme for your foster carers Access to helplines: Medical, legal, tax and stress counseling helpline

Access to our information and advice services or Multiple copies of Foster Care

Access to members only content online, including exclusive resources Signposts in Fostering Find a Fostering Service Panel member database

Regular information and news from the fostering world – newsletters and e-news Special members’ prices onevents, publications, training and services

Making foster care work for every fostered child and every foster family

Projects FCA development project Delegated authority Foster carer peer mentoring ‘Hard to reach’ foster carers

Sons and Daughters Week A chance to recognise and celebrate the role of sons and daughters

‘I have nothing but praise for the Fostering Network. They are very accessible and always there at the end of the phone. All the members of staff are helpful, approachable and knowledgeable. We use them to give independent support to our foster carers and the feedback is overwhelmingly positive – it’s so useful to be able to offer this valuable support to our foster carers.’ Fostering team manager