Monica o Neill

Works with foster carers and kinship carers who support the educational outcomes of children and young people .views my own re tweets not an endorsement

[Kathleen Toner @tfn_kathleen]

It was great to have a range of colleagues & exhibitors at today’s #tickthebox event, hosted by care experienced young people who have been through pathways programmes with @QUBelfast & @UlsterUni.

@IncludeYouth @bfastmet @VOYPIC @extern @nrc @madlug @DiscoverCAFRE @StMarysU

[Kathleen Toner @tfn_kathleen]

There was a real buzz at our #tickthebox event in @QUB with foster carers, organisations & young people who are considering their futures in education. A care experienced young person asked colleagues from @QUBelfast, @StMarysU, @UlsterUni & @bfastmet what supports are available.

[Kathleen Toner @tfn_kathleen]

Bernie and Raymond win our Lifetime Achievement Award! They been foster carers with the @WesternHSCTrust for 35 years.
Their kindness and commitment has shone through with every child they've cared for. One young man who joined them aged three and still lives with them at 28!🧡

[Kathleen Toner @tfn_kathleen]

The gorgeous piece “We all Fit” was created by sibling groups in our Step Up Step Down and Fostering Kinship Support services and is now on display in 2 Royal Avenue in time for their Late Night Art event tonight 🥳🥰 @fosteringnet

[The Fostering Network @fosteringnet]

Sibling groups from our Step Up Step Down and Fostering Kinship Support projects came together to explore their identities and experiences of being siblings. They designed + created this beautiful piece, "We All Fit", on display @2RoyalAvenue for their late night Belfast event!

[Nikki gregg @gregg_nikki]

Today we were welcomed by the widening participation team at Ulster University for conversations with voluntary sector about how yp can be better supported on their academic journey. Pieces of good practice showcased including our own FAA residential @healthdpt @UlsterUni

[Marissa Ryan @Marissa_C_Ryan]

Wonderful interview with the author Beth Moran on her experience of fostering. Foster care saves lives.

[Help Kids Talk @HelpKidsTalkNI]

This new year, take a FRESH look at how you support your own child or other children in your care... thanks!

[CYPSP in N.Ireland @cypsp]

Help us make Early Intervention a priority for children & young people in 2025-earlier mental health support is more effective.
Share https://t.co/NeMeiqWpV1 our online platform for lots of early help advice & info to support our Children & Young People, Parents and Teachers 👍

[Kathleen Toner @tfn_kathleen]

We have had a truly impactful day facilitating a consultation with @healthdpt where foster carers, children & young people could share views on shaping the fostering standards and accompanying guidance. We were so moved by the powerful stories, experiences, views & ideas shared.

[Kathleen Toner @tfn_kathleen]

Thank you to officials from @healthdpt for enabling this and other opportunities for foster carers, kinship carers and the children they look after, to contribute to the development of foster carer standards and care planning regs @fosteringnet

[Sheena McMullen @mcmullen_sheena]

Depressingly, more, excellent research showing the why behind a collective voice crying out for action on addressing poverty. 62,000 children and 200,000 NI citizens missing out on dignity, hope and opportunities to thrive.

[Kathleen Toner @tfn_kathleen]

Our 2024 Northern Ireland Education and Learning Conference, part of Fostering Attainment and Achievement Service, is open for booking, with well known trauma expert Betsy de Thierry. This online event takes place in 9/10/24 - see below for details.

[Kathleen Toner @tfn_kathleen]

Last session of this #FCF24 a full house of foster carers @WesternHSCTrust following a great day with @FatimaWh1tbread and @ChrisNICCY children and foster carers and colleagues from @setrust @BelfastTrust

[Kathleen Toner @tfn_kathleen]

This week we engaged young people in a number of activities to celebrate #CareDay2024 YP engaged in career workshops including football coaching, animation and and hair and beauty. Wild about learning supported children to learn through nature @healthdpt @fosteringnet

[Kim Golding @KimSGolding]

To celebrate the release of The Healing Relational Trauma Workbook next week I am giving away one copy. Follow, like and retweet for a chance to win. International okay. Winner announced end of February.

[VOYPIC @VOYPIC]

Care Day Breakfast

Young people across all five of our area teams have been meeting their local Mayor for breakfast this week, to celebrate Care Day 24!

Thanks to @mayordcsdc, @dcsdcouncil, for welcoming us to #Derry this week.

#CareDay #CareDay24

[VOYPIC @VOYPIC]

Care Day Awards 🏆

We're getting so excited for the first annual Care Day Awards this evening. Keep an eye on our Instagram and Facebook stories for all the latest from the red carpet, as guests start to arrive from 5.30pm!

#CareDay #CareDay24 #CareDayAwards

[CCU Credit Union @CCUCreditUnion]

🌲CCU Credit Union Christmas Competition!🎅

WIN £1,000 CASH!!!

To Enter:
Follow CCU Credit Union on X and Like and Repost this tweet!

Good luck!!!

[Kathleen Toner @tfn_kathleen]

“I want young people to know that there is hope. You can all do anything that you want to. I was well cared for by my foster carers and teachers, who saw potential in me and believed in me. I believe in each of you.” - Joana 👏 #AttainingMomentum