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Are approved kinship foster carers entitled to the same allowances as a mainstream foster carers?
Did you know that as an approved kinship foster carer with a Local Authority, you are entitled to the same […]
Grandmother granted 6 figure backdated sum in respect of fostering payments
When a Local Authority place a child in the care of a family member, they are responsible for that child […]
Victory for battling Lancashire grandma!
A Lancashire grandmother has been celebrating winning a victory against Lancashire County Council. In 2018 the 65 year old grandmother, […]
Child destined for adoption has successfully transitioned into Grandmother’s care just in time for Christmas
After having a negative assessment to care for her granddaughter, a grandmother has successfully challenged the outcome resulting in the […]
An increase in child on parent violence?
Recent data appears to suggest that there has been a major increase in child on parent violence from 2015 to […]
Kinship foster carers – are you receiving all that you are entitled to?
Are you a Kinship Foster Carer for a relative child? Are you caring for them under a Care Order after […]
Bradford aunt and uncle win battle with Council
A Bradford kinship carer couple win a £7000 battle with Bradford Council. When Bradford Metropolitan District Council approached Mr and Mrs […]
Adoption – How far will Local Authorities go?
Three North East Lincolnshire Social Workers have been the subject of severe criticism in a judgment by His Honour Judge […]
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