Scotland news

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Friday, 20 August, 2010

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

Friday, 23 July, 2010

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

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

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

Huge pressure on fostering drives call for local foster carers for local children in Scotland

Monday, 17 May, 2010

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.

Huge pressure on fostering drives call for more foster carers

Launch of Foster Care Fortnight 2010 in ScotlandScottish 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.

Huge pressure on fostering drives call for local foster carers for local children in Scotland

Thursday, 13 May, 2010

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

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

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

Monday, 21 December, 2009

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.

Top fostering charity calls for proper allowances for Scottish foster carers