Family rights group advice services
The Family Rights Group provide a free and confidential advice service via telephone and online discussion boards. Their expert advisors have extensive experience in legal and social work practice, they help families to understand the law and child welfare processes, as well as better understand the concerns of social workers.
LIFELONG LINKS
Family Rights Group is working alongside local authorities to implement Lifelong Links, the aim of which is to build lasting support networks for children in the care system. This short film, produced by Hertfordshire County Council and their young people, explains more.
grandparents plus
Grandparents Plus is a national charity (England and Wales) dedicated to supporting grandparents and other relatives raising children who aren’t able to live with their parents. For further information about their services:
foster carers
Interested in fostering? contact your local council
Need information about the cost of fostering? here
Information about training and support for foster cares: here
Information about types of foster care: here
Information about claiming benefits while fostering: here
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- T and R, Re (Refusal of Placement Order) [2021] EWCA Civ 71 (28 January 2021).The matter of T & R Re (Refusal of Placement Order) [2021] EWCA Civ 71 (28 January 2021) involved an appeal by a … Continue reading T and R, Re (Refusal of Placement Order) [2021] EWCA Civ 71 (28 January 2021).
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- #HappyHoli2021All good wishes for a happy Holi. While things may look a bit different this year, Holi festival is a spectacularly beautiful … Continue reading #HappyHoli2021
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- Women in leadership | Social Work Week 2021In honour of International Women’s Day, this wonderful event celebrated diversity and leadership in social work. This keynote session welcomed Sarah Blackmore, … Continue reading Women in leadership | Social Work Week 2021
- Our Families, Our VoicesOur Families, Our Voices, 7.30 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. On Tuesday 30th March 2021 Just a quick reminder of the “Our Families, … Continue reading Our Families, Our Voices
- An evening of talks, performances & conversation curated and led by young people, parents & kinship carers | @FamilyRightsGpOur Families, Our Voices, 7.30 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. On Tuesday 30th March 2021 Family Rights Group invites you to an evening … Continue reading An evening of talks, performances & conversation curated and led by young people, parents & kinship carers | @FamilyRightsGp
- Launch of a once in a generation “Beveridge Report for children”Dame Rachel de Souza, Children’s Commissioner for England, has launched a ‘once-in-a-generation review of the future of childhood’ by the Children’s Commissioner’s … Continue reading Launch of a once in a generation “Beveridge Report for children”
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