Building better social care in Wales
The From Foster Carers for Foster Carers page is a base for foster carers to respond to the challenges and barriers raised and share their experiences, strategies and advice for other foster carers in regard to the key recommendations generated in current research… Read More
Many foster carers attend meetings with schools as part of their role. The below list is a reflection of all the things that I have found useful over the years, from the meetings I’ve attended… Read More
December’s ExChange workshop was a collaboration between Colin Turner from The Fostering Network, Dr Rhiannon Evans and Stephen Jennings from DECIPHer… Read More
In Germany, as in other countries, care leavers need a “leaving care” entitlement in order to strengthen their legal position in youth welfare services for the transition to adult life and to further develop transitional support on a broad basis. Read More
These blogs, films, and advice materials were created by young people for young people. The content has been supported with help from CASCADE Voices – a group of young people associated with Voices from Care Cymru, Youth Fostering Ambassadors… Read More
It is widely known that care experienced young people in Wales and the UK more widely experience poorer outcomes in a wide range of factors than their peers who do not have experience of social care… Read More
All foster carers receive a weekly fostering allowance from their fostering service when they have a child in placement, which is designed to cover the cost of caring for a fostered child… Read More
The report takes into account lived experiences of those who have been in care and those who support them. It also addresses financial concerns and transparency in services and… Read More
This document details placement journeys for children in care in Wales and how these compare with the outcomes aspired to in their Care Plan… Read More
This research project predominantly focused on the Welsh context and aims to contribute to this emerging body of evidence, with a specific focus on the needs, support and experiences of young people leaving local authority care… Read More
