The Fostering Network is encouraging young people in care to ‘tick the box’ when completing UCAS forms while applying for university.
Tuesday, 27 October, 2015
A new publication to support young people accessing higher education, Pathways to Further and Higher Education for Looked After and Care Experienced Young People, is being launched this week at The Fostering Network’s annual Tick the Box event which is taking place on Thursday 29 October at the Crescent Arts Centre, Belfast.
Wednesday, 28 October, 2015
Social enterprise Link Maker has launched Placement Link, a new matching service for local authorities to list children seeking long-term fostering. This will be supported by The Fostering Network, who will provide expert advice and support to foster carers accessing the service.
Wednesday, 21 October, 2015
The Fostering Network has partnered with Disability Matters to put together a free online learning resource for foster carers.
The Disability Matters for Foster Carers learning package comprises eight courses focussed on issues relevant to foster carers of children and young people with disabilities. The package provides the perfect starting point for developing your understanding about the health and wellbeing of children and young people with disabilities.
Monday, 14 September, 2015
The Fostering Network has launched a new programme of work aimed to enable more young people in care to get their voices heard, and to increase their involvement in shaping services that affect them.
Saturday, 10 October, 2015
The Fostering Network in Northern Ireland, and education minister John O’Dowd MLA, were joined by over 120 foster carers, social workers and young people, in celebrating the achievements of over 40 young people at the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum on Saturday 10 October.
Thursday, 08 October, 2015
In response to prime minister David Cameron’s speech at the Conservative Party conference, Kevin Williams, chief executive of The Fostering Network said:
Friday, 02 October, 2015
In response to the announcement that a record number of children are living in the care system in England, Jackie Sanders, director of public affairs at The Fostering Network, said:
"With record numbers of children in care in England, the role of foster carers in providing homes for children who can't live with their birth families is more important than ever.
Thursday, 01 October, 2015
The enormous contribution made by the families of foster carers is being celebrated this October by The Fostering Network as the charity launches its annual Sons and Daughters campaign.
