Judge blames serious social work practice failings in toddler case
Senior managers at a local authority have been criticised by the most senior family court judge in England and Wales over the way they handled a case involving a toddler
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Inquiry hears from husband of murdered foster carer
A woman killed by her 13-year-old foster child was a kind and caring person who had an affinity with children, her husband has told an inquiry. Dawn McKenzie, 34, was
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Judge accuses council of ‘chaotic and dismal’ handling of care case
Social services bosses have been criticised by a senior family court judge over an “appalling” catalogue of errors in their handling of a care case involving a toddler. Mr Justice
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Belfast fostering service to host information sessions
Belfast Trust Fostering Service is holding a series of sessions for those who are interested in fostering or simply finding out more about fostering in general. Fostering involves looking after
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Duchess to celebrate role of foster carers
The Duchess of Cambridge will learn about the world of fostering today when she meets carers and young people who have been fostered. Kate will travel to the offices of
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Report: Experiences of young adults leaving foster care services
The current review highlighted many of the well-known challenges young people face when transitioning from care and explored the psychological impact of these encounters, based on rich personal narratives embedded
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Judge critical of councils after boy ‘languished’ in care system
Two councils have been criticised by a family court judge who said a five-year-old boy taken from his parents more than two years ago had “languished” in the care system.
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Contribute to learning framework for foster carers in Scotland
If you are a foster carer, run a foster care agency or work in the foster care team at your local authority, then you could help to develop Scotland’s learning
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One in three children split up from siblings in foster care
A third of UK children (3,582) have been separated from their brothers and sisters when placed in foster care during the last financial year, according to childrens charity, Action for
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Report: Ethnicity and foster care in English local authorities
An article examined the place of ethnicity in foster care arrangements, in the context of the sufficiency duty on local authorities to secure adequate local placements for children. It said
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