Scotland news

Friday, 20 August, 2010

The second issue of Kidz Biz is out now, available to read online.

Friday, 23 July, 2010

Scotland project runs free workshops for children

Fostered children and the sons and daughters of foster carers aged between eight and 11 in Scotland are invited to join free workshops this summer in Stirling.

Tuesday, 8 June, 2010

New Scottish fostering guidance published

The Fostering Network Scotland has welcomed the Government’s publication of guidance on recent fostering legislation, but remains disappointed over some key omissions.

Tuesday, 25 May, 2010

MSPs pledge support for campaigns

Twenty four MSPs have backed a motion in the Scottish Parliament supporting two major campaigns by the Fostering Network.

Monday, 17 May, 2010

Call for more foster carers as campaign launches

Fostering across the UK is under increasing pressure due to the unprecedented rise in numbers of children needing foster care and the ongoing shortage of foster carers, the Fostering Network is warning today with the launch of Foster Care Fortnight.

Scottish Government joins call for more foster carers

Scottish children’s minister Adam Ingram has joined foster carers, children and the Fostering Network in urging more people to consider a career in fostering at an event to mark the launch of Foster Care Fortnight 2010.

One thousand seven hundred balloons were released into the sky this morning in George Square, Glasgow, to represent the number of extra foster carers needed in Scotland.

Thursday, 13 May, 2010

New newsletter for 8 to 11s

The first issue of the Fostering Network Children’s Newsletter is out now. The quarterly newsletter, written by children in Scotland, is aimed at children in foster care and the sons and daughters of foster carers aged 8 to 11.

Monday, 10 May, 2010

Guidance on allegations launched in Scotland

The Fostering Network Scotland is delighted that the Scottish Government has issued guidance for local authorities on dealing with allegations against foster carers.

Friday, 26 March, 2010

New project supports sons and daughters of foster carers

A new project to support sons and daughters of foster carers has been launched by the Fostering Network Scotland.

Monday, 21 December, 2009

Call for national minimum allowances in Scotland

Leading charity the Fostering Network Scotland is calling on the Government to end a postcode lottery that sees many foster carers out of pocket from caring for fostered children.