The Fostering Network Wales - Y Rhwydwaith Maethu

The official account for The Fostering Network in Wales - Cyfrif swyddogol Rhwydwaith Maethu Cymru.

[The Fostering Network Wales - Y Rhwydwaith Maethu @TFN_Cymru]

Check out our latest report in our #CostOfFostering campaign which explores foster carer fees across the UK ⬇️

[The Fostering Network @fosteringnet]

As part of our #CostOfFostering campaign, we’ve investigated foster carer fees across the UK, which revealed some foster carers receive £38k more than others.

We’re now urging governments to take action so no foster carer is left out of pocket.

https://t.co/jtNRPhBy26

[The Fostering Network @fosteringnet]

“One small box on the UCAS form can make a world of difference.” 🎓

Mary, a care leaver, ticked the box and shared her circumstances with Wrexham Uni -unlocking vital support when she needed it most. 🧡 #TickTheBox

Read her story:

https://t.co/i7aB85uTBL

[The Fostering Network @fosteringnet]

Don’t miss out on the support you deserve. 💬Swipe through our myth-busting tiles and get the facts - so you can feel confident when you #TickTheBox. 🙌

[The Fostering Network @fosteringnet]

Laurie, 19, grew up in kinship care with her aunt and uncle. Now she’s in her 2nd year studying pharmacy at Cardiff Uni. 💊🎓

When applying through UCAS, she ticked the box - and it opened up a world of support. 🙌 #TickTheBox

[Mark Isherwood @Mark_Isherwood1]

This #NCLM25 I'm encouraging care leavers to #TickTheBox on their UCAS form when applying for college or university, to say they've spent time in care.
This will make sure they get the support they're entitled to - from financial assistance to help with wellbeing.
@fosteringnet

[The Fostering Network Wales - Y Rhwydwaith Maethu @TFN_Cymru]

✅ #TickTheBox Week is here!

We’re highlighting why care experienced students should tick the box on their UCAS application.

Why? Because it unlocks vital support
🔓Financial help
🔓Year round accommodation
🔓Wellbeing service
Find out more - https://t.co/T6aZsw3Yt9

[The Fostering Network @fosteringnet]

📢 We’re hiring! Join The Fostering Network as a Policy & Public Affairs Officer (Wales).

Help shape foster care policy ahead of the Senedd elections!

🗓️ Apply by 22 July:

https://t.co/WgDwV6p3pe

[The Fostering Network Campaigns @tfn_campaigns]

We recently launched our 2024 State of the Nations’ Spotlight on Wales. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 We have highlighted some of the key findings below. ⬇️ Read the report in Welsh or English here: https://t.co/8j8n4DrWav

[The Fostering Network @fosteringnet]

On Tuesday, we were pleased to host foster carers, the Minister for Children and Social Care, MSs and others from the sector at the Pierhead to celebrate #FCF25 and launch our 2024 State of the Nations’ Spotlight on Wales! 🔦

[The Fostering Network @fosteringnet]

We recently attended a powerful event in Wales hosted by @NYASServices: ‘Our Voice, Our Belongings: Dignity for Young People in Care.’ 🧡

The event highlighted their campaign 'My Things Matter,' shedding light on the disturbing reality facing young people in care.

[The Fostering Network @fosteringnet]

On Monday, the Step Up, Step Down (SUSD) team hosted a ministerial visit in Northern Ireland with the Wales Social Care Minister @DawnBowden and Northern Ireland Minister of Health @mikenesbittni to showcase the impact of the programme. 🙌

[The Fostering Network Wales - Y Rhwydwaith Maethu @TFN_Cymru]

Well done to everyone involved in the @childcomwales event at @SeneddWales todays!! Such emotive artwork and stories shared by amazing young people! 👏

[The Fostering Network Wales - Y Rhwydwaith Maethu @TFN_Cymru]

We are at the @VoicesFromCare Proud to be me event today!! 🧡 looking forward to lots of fun! Come check out our stall for friendship bracelet making, tote bag decorating, and resources about what we do!! 🕺

@fosteringnet

[The Fostering Network Wales - Y Rhwydwaith Maethu @TFN_Cymru]

Diolch @AltafHussainSWW

[Dr Altaf Hussain @AltafHussainSWW]

Today I'm encouraging care leavers to #TickTheBox on their UCAS application when applying for college or university, to say they've spent time in care☑️

This will make sure they get the support they're entitled to - from financial assistance to help with wellbeing
@fosteringnet

[The Fostering Network Wales - Y Rhwydwaith Maethu @TFN_Cymru]

Today is the start of #TickTheBox - follow along this week where we will be sharing why care experienced people should tick the box on their @ucas_online applications to say they have spent time in care! ✅ #CareLeaversWeek

@fosteringnet @tfn_campaigns

[The Fostering Network @fosteringnet]

#TicktheBox week is here! ✅

Throughout Care Leavers week, we're going to be talking about the importance of care experienced people ticking the box on their @ucas_online application to indicate they have spent time in care.

Follow along for stories and tips! 🙌

#NCLW

[Children in Wales @ChildreninWales]

📢 Getting Ready training opportunities!

Our “Helping young people to manage their money’’ training aims to:

- Explore ways to open the conversation about money with young people
- Share best practice and create day to day practice budget skills
- Provide advice on where to go for additional support and resources

We run a variety of training courses for foster carers (both online and in-person) including 💻:

- Education and Employment Opportunities and Financial Support for Young People
- Applying and Managing Benefits and Entitlements

To find out more, email [email protected] 📨

[The Fostering Network Wales - Y Rhwydwaith Maethu @TFN_Cymru]

@ChildreninWales Great event! Diolch!!

[The Fostering Network Wales - Y Rhwydwaith Maethu @TFN_Cymru]

Spot our stall 👀

[Children in Wales @ChildreninWales]

Thank you so much to our opening panel and everyone who added to the discussion! 😊

We're about to have a quick network session before the next panel begins 💪 We have so many stalls open from our amazing partners!

#First1000Days #ChildreninWales

[The Fostering Network Wales - Y Rhwydwaith Maethu @TFN_Cymru]

Our CEO @tfn_Sarah on the First 1000 days panel!! 🧡

[The Fostering Network Wales - Y Rhwydwaith Maethu @TFN_Cymru]

We are at the Senedd today for @ChildreninWales “The Right to Childhood” event! We are looking forward to learning about the first 1000 days and adverse childhood experiences! 👏🧡

[The Fostering Network Wales - Y Rhwydwaith Maethu @TFN_Cymru]

@ChildreninWales and @VoicesFromCare have developed this amazing resource for young people preparing to leave care! 👏 please share with anyone who may benefit!

[Voices from Care Cymru @VoicesFromCare]

Following our Getting Ready cooking group we wanted to highlight the newly launched Getting Ready website run with our partners @ChildreninWales; where you can find lots of helpful information to support care experienced children and young people moving into independent living.