Private Fostering Awareness Day: Private Fostering Practice - Who are the children?

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Join us for this lunchtime session exploring the needs of children in private fostering arrangements. Listen to the results of CoramBAAF’s first private fostering survey. Hear from local authorities sharing good practice examples of how they are meeting children’s needs in their areas.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN  

• Private Fostering Survey: Ann Horne and Clare Seth, Kinship Consultants will share the results of CoramBAAF’s first Private Fostering Survey and provide an opportunity to explore together what this data might mean for private fostering practice in your area.
• How does trauma, loss and separation affect children in private fostering arrangements?: Aimee Dennis, Social Worker, Connected Persons Team, Portsmouth City Council
• Culturally sensitive private fostering practice: Charmaine Khoumeri, Social Worker, Family Support and protection, London Borough of Tower Hamlets
• Review of private fostering arrangements: 3 models in 3 local authorities: Hellen Ranger, Advanced Practitioner, Family Safeguarding West Sussex County Council, Angela Marsh, Senior Social Worker, Fostering (Recruitment and Assessment), Dudley Council, Michelle Joyer, Senior Practitioner, Private Fostering Team, Essex County Council

PUT QUESTIONS TO OUR PANEL

We are delighted to announce our speakers will join a panel discussion with members at this event. If you would like to put questions to our panel in advance, please do so using the contact details below.

PRESENTERS

Hellen Ranger, Advanced Practitioner, Family Safeguarding West Sussex County Council

Angela Marsh, Senior Social Worker, Fostering (Recruitment and Assessment), Dudley Council

Michelle Joyer, Senior Practitioner, Private Fostering Team, Essex County Council

Charmaine Khoumeri, Social Worker, Family Support and protection, London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Aimee Dennis, Social Worker, Connected Persons Team, Portsmouth City Council

Ann Horne and Clare Seth, Kinship Consultants, CoramBAAF

WHO'S IT FOR

The Lunch and Learn is particularly relevant for social workers already working in the private fostering area, but also to senior leaders and managers with responsibility for private fostering practice and strategic planning. 

For social workers, reflection on this session may contribute to your continuing professional development (CPD). 

FEES 

Members: FREE (don't forget to log in to your account to receive your discount) 
Non-members: £20+VAT. 

Places on this event are limited, so early booking is recommended. 

CONTACT 

Email events@corambaaf.org.uk 

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