Local authority social services in England that are found to be failing vulnerable children will face tough new measures, the PM is to announce. Under the plans, departments judged inadequate by Ofsted will have six months to improve or be taken over by high-performing councils and charities. Commissioners will be sent to run three authorities […]
‘Huge rise’ in Newborn Babies subject to Care Proceedings
There has been a “huge” rise in the number of newborns who are subject to care proceedings in England, according to figures compiled for the first time. Some 2,018 babies were involved in such cases at birth or soon afterwards in 2013, compared with 802 in 2008, the University of Lancaster report said. About half […]
Research into the effect of the removal of the spare room subsidy
Research has just been released into the effect of the removal of the spare room subsidy on foster carers, adopters and special guardians. This report looks at: how the policy change affected the recruitment of foster carers, adopters and special guardians to date and what the future effect may be how local authorities responded to […]
Special guardianship review : report on findings
Minister for Children and Families, Edward Timpson MP pays tribute to the many families who act as special guardians to provide children with a safe and stable home. Ten years on from the 2005 legislation, however, changes in the use of SGOs have led professionals to be concerned that some special guardians may not […]
Foster Carers made MBEs in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List
Fosterline would like to congratulate ten amazing foster carers who have been appointed Members of the British Empire (MBE) in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours list. They have all received this accolade for their services to children and families. Congratulations to: Mrs Jackie Barnett, who fosters for Hertfordshire County Council. Mrs Jackie Bennett and Mr […]
Win Cricket Tickets for Just £1.00!
Worcestershire County Cricket Club has kindly provided Fosterline Foundation with four tickets to a game at the County Ground, New Road, Worcester in the current 2015 season (excludes quarter /semi-finals). We would like to put these tickets into a prize draw so that you can have a chance to go and see the cricket […]
Fosterline Late Night Phone-in
Fosterline’s next information evening for current and prospective foster carers is on Wednesday 14th October 2015 7.00pm – 9.00pm. If you need to speak to someone in confidence without the children being in earshot, you can call Fosterline in the evening between 7.00pm and 9.00pm. Fosterline’s qualified advisers will be on hand to offer independent […]
British Association for Adoption and Fostering (BAAF) closes with immediate effect
The British Association for Adoption and Fostering (BAAF) has announced that it has closed and that some of its functions have transferred to children’s charity and adoption and fostering agency, Coram, and to a new entity, CoramBAAF Adoption & Fostering Academy. CoramBAAF will continue to operate as an independent membership organisation for agencies and individuals […]
Do you think Fosterline is an award winning helpline?
Fosterline was accredited to the Helpline Standard earlier this year and as a result has been entered into the Helpline of the Year Award 2015. If you have ever contacted our helpline we need your support and your votes so that we can be Helpline of the Year. You can vote as many times as […]
Do you think Fosterline is an award winning helpline?
Fosterline was accredited to the Helpline Standard earlier this year and as a result has been entered into the Helpline of the Year Award 2015. If you have ever contacted the helpline we need your support and your votes so that we can be Helpline of the Year. Why vote for us? 91% of […]