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Sarah Anderson @sarahatfosterwiki.bsky.social · Mar 23

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Al coates @alcoates.bsky.social · Feb 11

The more time I spend with families caring for children that have experience unsupported adversity the clearer it is that we need to do more. More to create a system that can walk with them throughout childhood and beyond. More to reduce isolation and stigma. More financial support. More kindness.

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Sarah Anderson @sarahatfosterwiki.bsky.social · Feb 3

I have found that it requires very little to extend kindness to birth parents and families, even in the face of their anger.

Never underestimate the transformative power of empathy and respect, the shift is instant when met with understanding rather than judgment.

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Contact and Family Time | FosterWiki

One of the most important parts of our professional role is supporting and promoting contact and family time between children and young people in our care and their birth families. Sometimes this can ...

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Sarah Anderson @sarahatfosterwiki.bsky.social · Feb 3

All you need is a spare room and big heart right?

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From Misleading to Meaningful: Transforming Foster Care Recruitment Messaging | FosterWiki

Foster Care Recruitment - Transforming Foster Care Spend a few minutes on social media, and you’ll likely come across them,

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Sarah Anderson @sarahatfosterwiki.bsky.social · Feb 3

Robert Spencer takes an unflinching look at the toxic culture in foster care, and asks what we can do about it.

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Foster care's crisis - The toxic culture | FosterWiki

Foster care's crisis - The toxic culture no one wants to talk about. It’s impossible to ignore the toxic culture that’s responsible for ...

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Sarah Anderson @sarahatfosterwiki.bsky.social · Jan 30

Exciting Announcement 📣

A brand new groundbreaking approach and course with the power to revolutionise foster care and outcomes.

Relational Care in Practice

Available April

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Relational Care in Practice | NFCQ

Relational Care- - A Transformative Approach to foster care, grounded in the realities of everyday practice and shaped by those whose expertise is ...

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Carolyn Moody MBE @carolynmoodymbe.bsky.social · Jan 30

The landmark ruling that changes everything.
The recent ruling granting foster carers access to Employment Tribunals is a monumental step forward!..
Author Sarah Anderson Founder of FosterWiki.
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#fosterWiki #fostercare #fostercare #nupfc

Historic Ruling: A Defining Moment for Foster Care | FosterWiki

Historic Ruling- A Defining Moment for Foster Care. The landmark ruling that changes everything. The recent ruling granting foster carers access to..

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Sarah Anderson @sarahatfosterwiki.bsky.social · Jan 22

It represents a massive step forward in valuing foster carers, treating them professionally and with dignity.

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Sarah Anderson @sarahatfosterwiki.bsky.social · Jan 21

Historic ruling and step forward in foster care, empowering foster carers everywhere 💥

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Family Rights Group @familyrightsgp.bsky.social · Jan 8

📢Today, MPs debated the Children’s Wellbeing & Schools Bill – a huge opportunity to reform child welfare!

It includes families having the opportunity to come up with solutions before children enter care & a new local kinship care offer.

Our analysis 👇
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Carolyn Moody MBE @carolynmoodymbe.bsky.social · Jan 9

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‘Major reforms to protect thousands of vulnerable children hidden from sight will take another crucial step forward today’
Department for Education and The Rt Hon Bridget Phillipson MP Published 8 January 2025

Children’s bill to keep children safe from exploitation

Major reforms to protect thousands of vulnerable children hidden from sight will take another crucial step forward today.

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Sarah Anderson @sarahatfosterwiki.bsky.social · Jan 9

Josh MacAlister MP says:

"What they need from the politicians are problem solvers not problem exploiters" 👏

This is also what we need from those who provide care for vulnerable children.

#fostercare #childrenincare #frontline

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Josh MacAlister MP on LinkedIn: Yesterday, I proudly voted for the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill.…

Yesterday, I proudly voted for the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill. Simply put, this Bill will improve the lives of vulnerable children across the…

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Al coates @alcoates.bsky.social · Jan 7

Episode 201 - Sarah Anderson from Foster Wiki talks allegations.

Allegations are a massive issue for foster carers and in this episode we unpick the impact and consider what can be done.
Perhaps we should do this for adoptive families as well?

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Al Coates

An adoption blog following a adoptive father's story and process Adoption Dad and his adoptive family

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Sarah Anderson @sarahatfosterwiki.bsky.social · Jan 4

Great to be back on the Adoption and Fostering Podcast this week.

Such a great conversation as always, let me know what you think!

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Episode 201 - Sarah Anderson from Foster Wiki talks allegations.

Podcast Episode · The Adoption and Fostering Podcast · 04/01/2025 · 59m

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Sarah Anderson @sarahatfosterwiki.bsky.social · Jan 3

Have you listened to this?

The 200th episode of The Adoption and Fostering Podcast.

@alcoates.bsky.social and @gayadoptiondad.bsky.social hand over the hosting to the the one and only @markowers.bsky.social

Brilliant as always, a gorgeous listen!

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Episode 200 - Christmas Special and 200th Episode Celebration

Podcast Episode · The Adoption and Fostering Podcast · 21/12/2024 · 1h 32m

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Sarah Anderson @sarahatfosterwiki.bsky.social · Dec 22

A MUST watch for anyone in fostering...

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Invisible Christmas Official Music Video

YouTube video by Sally Peplow

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Sarah Anderson @sarahatfosterwiki.bsky.social · Dec 22

5 Key Questions for 2025

Can we ensure children & carers’ voices shape policy and practice?

Are FC and SW truly valued and trusted?

Is training equipping all to handle complex challenges?

Is everyone supported by inclusive networks?

Can we address systemic issues and innovate to improve care?

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Niki Marangos @nicolakym.bsky.social · Dec 20

As adults in children’s social care,we must all be the guardians of their memories, ethically,holding life stories with care, respect & responsibility, ensuring their past is honored as they move forward 🌻

@sarahatfosterwiki.bsky.social @alcoates.bsky.social #adoption #children #fostercare

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Carolyn Moody MBE @carolynmoodymbe.bsky.social · Dec 15

I remember when a visit from a social worker really made a difference for a child I cared for. He built a genuine relationship, and it felt natural to have them visit, because he knew they cared. I can’t say this anymore. Children & adults need to build trust with the people around them
#fostercare

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Sarah Anderson @sarahatfosterwiki.bsky.social · Dec 15

Call yesterday from one of our precious extended family.

She wanted to say Happy Christmas, and say one of her happiest memories was every Christmas Eve going skating in Santa hats.

Skating became a magical little tradition that bonded us all.

She asked if we could teach her children to skate ❤️

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Sarah Anderson @sarahatfosterwiki.bsky.social · Dec 13

Foster carers get £7.50 an hour?? Where did they get those figures? Very very few get anything like that.

I have to say this article makes for very, very uncomfortable reading 😔

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Private equity sharks cash in on foster care

It comes as many foster carers are dropping out, saying that the sums they receive for looking after children are inadequate.

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Carolyn Moody MBE @carolynmoodymbe.bsky.social · Dec 13

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Sign up today #FosterWiki
join a community dedicated to supporting and enriching the lives of foster families

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FosterWiki | Empowering Foster Carers with Knowledge

Foster Wiki was designed to help empower Foster Carers with knowledge, through examples and experience of Foster Carers

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Carolyn Moody MBE @carolynmoodymbe.bsky.social · Dec 13

Listening to foster carers should be central to any reform effort aiming for meaningful and lasting change- ‘Stable Homes, Built on Love’
#FosterCare #FosterWiki
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Children's Social Care Inquiry | FosterWiki

At present the feedback from foster carers is there has been no perceptible change since the Better Homes Built on Love strategy was introduced, rather we are

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Al coates @alcoates.bsky.social · Dec 12

In the new year I'm signed up to deliver 14 training events for Kinship. I'll be supporting carers to manage challenging/ aggressive behaviour
The needs within the #Kinship community are hidden and often laced with complex circumstances. I'm sure we can grow this conversation
#CCVAB #CPV #CPVA

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Sarah Anderson @sarahatfosterwiki.bsky.social · Dec 12

Are we about to see more of this?

When priorities shift, foster care often gets dismissed and neglected. With the new government reform of children’s services aiming to keep children at home, it raises serious concerns.

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Sara Sharif murder is 'heartbreaking reminder' of 'profound weaknesses' in child protection

Dame Rachel de Souza, the children's commissioner for England, is demanding urgent reforms, saying the 10-year-old was "failed in the starkest terms", adding there should be "no more reviews, no more ...

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