Foster carer jailed for abusing teenagers in his care
A foster carer who abused and spied on three vulnerable girls in his care has been jailed for almost 12 years. Paul Robertson, 64, of Coles Mill Avenue, Holsworthy, looked after many children who were sent to his home on respite placements in the early 2010s. Judge…
Fostering – Drop in Applications
Covid: Foster families speak of rewards amid pandemic drop in carers Foster families have spoken of the rewards of bringing children in need into their lives, as the Covid pandemic is blamed for a drop in carers. In Aberdeenshire the number of new foster families fell by…
Lack of UK Foster Carers
Ofsted: Lack of foster carers mean children missing out on support Despite numbers of fostering households and foster carers in England being at their highest levels ever, these increases are not keeping up with demand in the sector, according to Ofsted’s annual fostering statistics. The number of foster…
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Children’s homes funded in Somerset.
Up to 10 new children’s homes could be opened across Somerset to provide better support across the county. Companies will run…
Vacancies for new Wiltshire foster carers
Considering Fostering in Wiltshire? We’re on the lookout for caring individuals who can help change the lives of vulnerable young people…
Fostering children | New Foster Child
Fostering children The New Arrival – First Day By Jamie B. Today is a big day for you and your fostering…
Is Fostering For You?
Is it for you? Want to be part of a child’s upbringing, and make a real difference in children’s lives, help…
Comfort Zone Training
Comfort Zone Training Brenda McLackland Consultant Clinical Psychologist 12 Jun 2015 @ 18:36 Keep Calm and Carry on Comfort Zone training provides…
Fostering – Almost half of siblings are separated
More than 40% of foster children split from siblings Siblings separated during the fostering process said they felt angry and upset…
