by FosterTalk Admin | Nov 6, 2019 | News
This edition includes the latest updates on the National Assessment and Accreditation System, developments at Social Work England, and a message from the Education Secretary, Gavin Williamson. Further details are available here...
by FosterTalk Admin | Jan 31, 2024 | Blog
Bill Lowdell is a 58-year-old father of three and a grandparent to two. He has two brothers and a sister and four older half-sisters! He’d been a website / graphic designer for 25 years, as well as a working and travelling musician before he started sitting on a...
by FosterTalk Admin | Dec 4, 2023 | News
This year, the FosterTalk team set out on an ambitious endeavour – a journey to improve foster care allowances and get vital funding into the hands of foster carers around the country. We’re delighted to announce that, following on from our Cost of Living Report and...
by FosterTalk Admin | Mar 16, 2023 | News
We are thrilled to welcome the recent announcement from the UK government regarding an increase in qualifying care relief for foster carers. This is fantastic news for the thousands of foster carers who dedicate their time and energy to providing safe and nurturing...
by FosterTalk Admin | Dec 22, 2022 | Blog
Yvonne shares her story with us as she has been a foster parent for 30 years and has cared for over 80 children in that time from very short term to over 14 years. She is a birth mum to 3 daughters and has 5 grandchildren. She has an adopted 19-year-old who has autism...