Results for "Foster Care"

Smartphone displaying a text from a child to 'Foster Parents' confirming safety after a brief absence, alongside text detailing a guide on 'Understanding Unauthorised Leave and Absence in Social Care'. Key topics include defining unauthorised leave, contactability of the young person, and when it escalates to a police matter, relevant for foster parents, social workers, and residential care professionals.

Understanding Unauthorised Leave and Absence in Social Care

An unauthorised absence is any instance when a child is not where she/he should be. This includes the foster home, school, an authorised activity venue, etc. The police do not need to be informed of an unauthorised absence unless their wearabouts / reason is unknown or their is an risk of harm at the known location.

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Share Your Care Experience

We at Looked After Child believe that if you share your care experienced story, it can make a massive impact to people's lives in care and help people see that there is a lot more our local authorities can do to support us during and after we have left the care system What is needed to share your...

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Presentation slide titled 'Better Care Goal' showing two young people walking on a path in a park, symbolizing progress and future. The slide outlines a comprehensive guide to improve care for looked after children and care leavers, detailing the need for a foundation, its fundamentals, and aims for the Better Care Foundation.

Better Care Goal

```html This Post Will Outline How we Plan to Build a better care foundation. it will include statements on why I'm setting up the foundation and mission statements. Last Update: JAN 2022 Status: Jan 16th 2022 - 1st Edition. Review: 22 Why Is The Foundation needed? What about care is wrong? There...

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Corporate Parenting Duties: What They Mean for Your Rights

Explore what corporate parenting duties mean for children in care and care leavers. This article delves into the legal obligations of local authorities, the seven key principles guiding their responsibilities, and how these duties translate into concrete rights concerning education, health, safety, and preparation for adulthood. Learn how these duties impact your life and the mechanisms available to ensure your rights are upheld.

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