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We welcome this consultation. It is essential we see the adoption of Fostering Services Minimum Standards in Northern Ireland. We encourage members to attend the information sessions and respond to the consultation.
9 Jun 2025
The Health Minister has launched a 13-week public consultation on draft Northern Ireland Fostering Services Minimum Standards.
➡️Read more: health-ni.gov.uk/news/minist…
ALT A graphic of a set of hands holding a representation of a house with a family and children inside. Text laid over the graphic reads: "NI Fostering Services Minimum Standards Consultation"
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Last week the Government announced new plans for Children's Social Care: foster carer was shockingly absent.
Read our statement below on why we are facing a retention and recruitment crisis and what will be necessary to fix it.
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Well done to our Northhumberland members. hexham-courant.co.uk/news/24…?
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Thank you to Cllr Terry Clark for supporting @N_landCouncil Foster Carers fighting for a fairer foster care system for all and ending the postcode lottery for foster carers.
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📢 Thank you Labour Councillor's @KathCllr and Cllr Julie Foster for supporting @N_landCouncil Foster Carers calls for a fairer foster care system, bringing Northumberland in-line with surrounding areas and ensuring transparency!
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Well done to all involved! @FCWUnion have received confirmation of a foster care fee rise. Solidarity with all Northern Ireland branch members who have worked so hard to achieve this.
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*Monthly Members Support Group: How to Protect Yourself as a Foster Carer* peer-to-peer support happening Wednesday 28th August at 10:00 - 11:15am.
we will be discussing how we can approach situations that may arise to safeguard ourselves from future issues, and escalations.
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Pleased to report that the first foster care fee increases in Northern Ireland HSC Trusts in over a decade will be received by some Trust carers this week. This is the result of foster carers organising and coming together as a powerful, collective voice! #joinaunion
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We're #MakingItBetter
We’re putting together a manifesto for change, to make things better for children and young people in and leaving care.
We need to hear from the experts- YOU!
If you are in care, or have been in care, visit
voypic.org/better
#care #ceyp #cep
ALT A flyer on a light blue background. In the top right, the VOYPIC logo. On the left, an image of a young woman wearing a light pink top. Text reads: MAKING IT BETTER A MANIFEST FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN AND LEAVING CARE Be part of the change. Have your say at: www.voypic.org/better
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Y'day Northumberland Foster Carers delivered a petition, signed by 118 carers, to Cllr Guy Renner-Thompsonn, Children's Services Lead, calling for an end to the 10-year freeze of fees. Carers are skilled, experienced & an essential part of the service & deserve fair treatment.
ALT A group of diverse foster carers delivering their petition at the Council offices in Northumberland.
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Foster Care Workers Union, a branch of the IWGB retweeted
31 Jul 2024
Vulnerable children, a dangerously underfunded care system, and the incredible foster carers fighting to protect the kids they love.
‘Fostering Hope: The Glasgow Campaign’ is up on our Youtube now.
youtube.com/watch?v=L2ZznkpQ…
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Good to attend briefing today on Northern Ireland Integrated Therapeutic Care Framework for Looked After Children and Young People. Looking forward to future engagement and the direct involvement of foster care workers in planning its implementation in foster care in NI.
ALT Image of cover of Integrated Therapeutic Care Framework for Looked After Children and Young People in Northern Ireland. Heart shaped image with smaller images children, young people and care givers in various settings.
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NI health staff ‘should get above inflation pay rises.’ This should translate to an equal increase in foster carer fees. bbc.com/news/articles/cprq0l…
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Statement on 2024-25 Northern Ireland Foster Care Allowances
ALT Screenshot of written statement on Northern Ireland Foster Care Allowances.
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Last month we met with councillors in North Yorkshire to demand a re-evaluation in the way foster carers are treated.
Around the UK we are winning a seat around the table with decision makers and ensuring we get the respect we deserve.
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c166…
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Join our movement. Unite to save the foster care system. And spread the word!
Iwgb.link/join
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A request for further clarification and reassurance concerning Northern Ireland foster carer fee has been sent today. We are disappointed there has been no consultation with the union regarding foster carer fees in advance of this change.
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Prof Jones evidence to the NI Health Committee
youtube.com/live/XSU2wyST6uQ…
Opening remarks 5.12
Social Work Retention 20.44
Arms Lenght Body 26.44
Accountability & Decision Making 29.43
Partnership with CVS 32.05
Risks of ALB 34.12
Setting up ALB 37.21
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Consultation & Costs 41.14
Foster care 46.45
Children's homes 47.28
Respite care 50.20
Secure care 53.18
Who pulls the levers 1.06.26
Differences Northern Ireland 1.13
Skills mix & youth work 1.16.48
Closing comments 1.20.41
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‘He also said there was confusion between the Department of Health and those providing services about who had the authority to change things.’
3 Jun 2024
Read More : irishnews.com/news/northern-…
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