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Assessing children and families for adoption support in England This guide helps social workers complete better assessments for post-adoption support, aiming for happier outcomes for adopted children and families by using the evidence and practice knowledge. https://ow.ly/UQca50RI6fc

"Fostering and Adoption Social Work" an insight ... A career in social work can be incredibly demanding, but for many people, it’s the most rewarding work they’ll ever do Put simply, social workers in adoption and fostering assess families and individuals to determine if they are suitable for fostering or adopting children in need. Placements can be short- or long-term, with permanent situations often required for children who cannot go home. Social workers build relationships with families, getting critical insight into how children may fit into their environments and supporting them throughout transitions. Day-to-day activities largely revolve around visiting families in their homes, investigating whether they’ll be suitable to look after children. As part of this, social workers interview prospective carers to determine everything from family history and skills and experience in caring for children to the home environment and whether it’s suitable for bringing up children. Visits can take place over a long period of time, with social workers undertaking statutory checks in between visits. Much of the work is spent visiting families, but you will also be spending time in the office writing reports and responding to general enquiries. Workers will manage several different cases at once.. Its a Friday and here i am focusing on adoption at work #ilovesocialwork #socialworker #childrenandfamilysocialworker #makingachange

Today, people in the adoption circle can easily access online information about others in that circle and seek contact with them without the other person’s consent or active participation. Here's what to consider to become an adoption-competent social worker: tinyurl.com/yznb8v6v #socialwork

As we kick off national adoption week, here is this year's you can adopt campaign 🫶

Stress, anxiety, and depression are common during the holidays. For #children and youth in foster care, this can be especially true. Here are six tips for making the holiday season more positive for everyone. https://ow.ly/RNKM50Upq3y

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Can you guess what this number is? It's the unprecedented number of written comments from those who took part in The Indpendent Foster Carer's Survey. You can read some of them in the report below, they don't make for easy reading but it's urgent that we listen to the frontline of fostering. In the report you will find a link to 50 responses under each question, the rest are available to some organisaions and government. Full report here: https://lnkd.in/eND6Km6b #fostercare #crisis

The fewer placements youth endure, the more likely they are to overcome the statistics they face. Decreasing placements for youth experiencing foster care (placement stability) is a cornerstone of our mission and programs – and YOU can play a role in it. You can use your influence today. ➡ Click https://lnkd.in/gpnj2Zjd to join our Angel Alliance with a monthly gift and stand in the gap for those who need it most! *Statistical sources can be found at cleangels.org/sources #FosterCareYouth #MentalHealthAwareness #StabilityMatters #YouthWellbeing #OvercomingStatistics #PlacementStability #AngelAlliance #InfluenceForGood #StandInTheGap #MakeADifference #SupportYouth #NationalAngels #ClevelandAngels

Returning to the workforce after parental leave or full-time parenting can be daunting, but the housing and homelessness sector offers a rewarding path perfectly suited to parents’ skills and experiences. Why the Housing and Homelessness Sector? This sector thrives on compassion, empathy, and support—qualities intrinsic to parenthood. Roles like support workers and outreach coordinators allow parents to make a tangible difference in people’s lives. It values flexibility, resilience, and multitasking—skills honed through parenting. Parents, your skills can shape lives. Explore a career in the housing and homelessness sector—where your journey back to work is not just possible but impactful. #QueenslandJobs #QueenslandCareers #WorkingWithPurpose #CareerTransition #CareerGrowth #NewCareer #CareerChange #SoftSkills #JobSeeker #HomeNow #CareerPathways #HousingandHomelessness #JobsWithPurpose

Providing love and guidance for youth is a worthwhile, rewarding endeavor. Consider becoming a Wheeler foster parent and help people like “Cheyanne,” 16, life warrior and future social worker. Cheyanne’s and other stories and photos on our website are not actual depictions of youth in foster care; however, they are meant to highlight the depth of the need. Read Cheyanne’s and other stories here:  https://lnkd.in/gv2MFDUK  #Foster #FosterAdopt #ThisIsFosterCare #FosterCare #FosterCareAdoption