A group of three children's charities - Action for Sick Children, The Fostering Network & Working families - est 1994. Donate:https://xitter.gq/t.co/6yDdrb9oo6
London
Joined February 2009
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While we are spending a lot of time at home, it can be hard to find ways to keep active and have fun. We’ve pulled together some physical and non-physical activities that you and your family can get involved in and fundraise for The Fostering Network. thefosteringnetwork.org.uk/f…
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Have you been refused #furlough but can't work because of your caring or childcare responsibilities? After hearing from so many parents through our helpline, we've put together a handy guide to the steps you can take.
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ALT Photograph of a father wearing headphones and trying to work, whilst his son tries to get his attention. His daughter is also sat at the same desk, along with a cat.
Check out our latest newsletter at childconcernconsortium.org.u…
and find out more about the work of our three member charities
@Action4SickCh
@fosteringnet
@workingfamUK
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It’s #LGBTHM21! We’ll be hearing from LGBT+ carers & yp about their fostering experience, what works well & what more can be done. If you want to share your views, get in touch. Tell us what we should address & how you can help. Keen to hear from services too. [email protected]
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We want to hear from employers who support and encourage people with skills, experience and potential, built up over many years in the workplace back into work. Enter the #WFBestPracticeAwards - Best Returner Programme category
#HR #worklife ow.ly/9rH450ClmHB
ALT Image shows a woman talking to a man who we see from behind. They look like they are having an amicable interview or discussion. The image is advertising the Working Families Best Practice Awards 2021 - best returner programme category
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The Fostering Network is urging UK governments to make sure foster carers are near the front of the queue for the Covid-19 vaccine.
@vsmacdonald @emilymorganitv @BBCHughPym @SkyNewsThomas @sarahboseley @katlay @Lizzie_Parry1
Foster carers across the UK should be prioritised in the roll out of the Covid-19 vaccination programme to be able to keep providing the best possible care for the children that they look after
thefosteringnetwork.org.uk/n…
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Calling parents with a child aged 0-4! Can you help with our research into the impact of Covid-19 on the childcare sector? We are looking for parents in South/East London, Leeds, W Yorks, Bristol and Avon, and Wales. @ChildcareCovid
Sign up here 👇
childcare-during-covid.org/
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What can you do if you need to care for children because of schools closing or a Covid-19 case in your child's class?
NEW guidance confirms you can be furloughed for childcare. It can be flexible and you do not have to have been furloughed before. workingfamilies.org.uk/artic…
ALT Image of an office with workstations but empty of people. The wording says Coronavirus and Employment, Furlough scheme and the image also has the logo for the charity Working Families.
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Christmas is nearly here! Get your Christmas cards today from The Fostering Network. Order within the next 11 days to get pre Christmas delivery and help make fostering the very best it can be. Get your Christmas cards here. ww.fosteringresources.co.uk/…
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Calling parents with a child aged 0-4! Can you help with our research into the impact of Covid-19 on the childcare sector? We are looking for parents in South/East London, Leeds, W Yorks, Bristol and Avon, and Wales. @ChildcareCovid
Sign up here 👇
childcare-during-covid.org/
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Thanks to everyone who has supported #TickTheBox this week and encouraged more care-experienced young people to access the support they are entitled to. Find out more...
Tick The Box
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UCAS
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Your options
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If you choose to #TickTheBox on your UCAS application, that information will only be shared with those who are involved in offering support. Your friends, lecturers and teachers won’t know unless you choose to tell them, and it will never be used to discriminate against you.
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Our popular #pregnancy and #maternity calendar is fully up to date with the new rates for 2020/21 and is available to download now. Also available in Polish, Portuguese and Spanish. workingfamilies.org.uk/artic…
ALT thumbnail image of a calendar showing your rights whilst you are pregnant such as employment benefits and when you should tell your employer you are pregnant.
ALT Thumbnail image of a calendar showing your rights in the first year after your baby is born, such as claiming SMP and keeping in touch with work.
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We are recruiting!
We are currently looking for two #communications & #marketing professionals to join our team!
More information on both #Jobs at: thefosteringnetwork.org.uk/a… #fostering
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Would you like to be in our Top 10 Employers for 2021? The @workingfamUK Benchmark is a way for employers to see whether they are ahead or behind the curve in the development of #flexible and #familyfriendly working. Register today! #TEWFBenchmark ow.ly/fQrX50BkEE5
ALT Logo to show that an organisation is on of the Top 10 employers for Working Families in 2021
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During Sons and Daughters Month we asked sons and daughters of foster carers to share their views on fostering with us. What magical fostering moments will they remember for life? What do they think is the best thing about fostering? Here are their answers bit.ly/2TZ7HZD
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Have you seen the results from our recent employer member survey that shows the impact of COVID-19? The biggest challenges for employers were employee morale, engagement, communication, avoiding burnout and mental wellbeing. workingfamilies.org.uk/news/…
ALT infographic showing the 5 main challenges for employers during Covid-19
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Interim findings of our #CaringWithoutSharing research on #SingleParents & #COVID19 shows single parents:
- More likely on lower incomes - mothers in coupled households on 2x single mothers' pay
- More likely to have lost jobs
- More likely furloughed.
bit.ly/Caring-without-Sharin…
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We welcome @Ofstednews's research on matching in foster care, published today. It finds that good matches are something that can be developed through good practice. We are delighted to have been advisory board members for this research project. Full story: thefosteringnetwork.org.uk/n…
We have just released our report on fostering:
'Matching in Foster Care - Making good decisions for children in care and care leavers'
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