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Alexandra Conroy Harris comments on Coronavirus regulation impact on social care in CYPN article
Alexandra Conroy Harris, legal consultant at CoramBAAF, has written a piece for Children & Young People Now's Legal Update on the coronavirus amendment regulations which came into force on 24 April, outlining the impact of these changes to social care duties for children in residential care and foster care.
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Special guardians speak out about a lack of support in new film
‘The First Day of Forever’ captures the troubling experiences of special guardians and the rewards and challenges of bringing up relatives’ children following care proceedings.
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Parent and child fostering
NEW EDITION. Parent and child arrangements with foster carers are a well-established phenomenon in England and Wales. In the majority of cases, this means adults with their children living with foster carers, usually in the context of care proceedings. This Good Practice Guide addresses the challenges faced by agencies and foster carers by this specialist area of work. It offers valuable advice, information and a host of practical suggestions on how to deliver a high quality service.
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Caring for unaccompanied asylum seeking children and young people: FULL SERIES
This series of introductory booklets aims to provide information for foster carers and residential care workers who are, or who will be, looking after unaccompanied asylum-seeking children and young people from certain countries - Afghanistan, Eritrea, Iraq, Sudan and Vietnam.
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Making good assessments
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Preparing and assessing potential adopters and permanent foster carers is key to a successful placement. This authoritative guide will enable family placement workers to approach their assessments with greater confidence. It will ensure that they address key areas, embrace a holistic approach, and attain high standards.
Undertaking a connected person / family and friends assessment
NEW EDITION This guide is designed to help social workers to complete a comprehensive, evidence-based assessment of connected people / family and friends who wish to foster or be special guardians to a known child or children.
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