The Fostering Network is the UK’s leading fostering charity. We help everyone who is fostered to achieve the very best they can.
Feb 2, 2023 • 7 tweets • 2 min read
Following the Government’s announcement, they have published their strategy for the reform of children’s social care in England.
This thread will introduce some of the key developments laid out for fostering ⬇️
National minimum allowances increase by 12.43% in England from April.
Our #TheCostofFostering campaign raised the financial dilemma facing many foster carers. We are delighted Gov has listened.
This historic increase will help foster families support children to thrive.
Feb 2, 2023 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
Government have announced long-term plans for children’s social care, which includes a £25 million investment for the retention and recruitment of foster carers.
This is much needed - we are losing vital foster carers who help 70% of children in the care system.
Government have applied an above inflationary increase to the national minimum allowance following our #TheCostofFostering campaign, helping foster carers to continue doing their best for our young people.
Jan 16, 2020 • 10 tweets • 2 min read
1/10 We continue to be perplexed by the Westminster Government's use of language and continued view of adoption as the gold standard of care.
2/10 We've been around this loop so many times before and are disappointed that we're having to do so again. It's particularly disappointing that this letter should be sent out at this time when the Government has committed to commissioning a review of care in England.
