Mark Owers

Care system expert and proud social worker. Striving for a kinder, more compassionate care system.

[Mark Owers @markowers73]

A big thank you @pandoratweets for your excellent coverage ❤️

@Youcanadopt
#youcanadopt

[Mark Owers @markowers73]

Big thanks to Pandora Christie, and the BBC, for supporting our campaign to find adoptive families for the children who wait the longest.

You can watch the great interview with me and colleagues at 10m25s.

#YouCanAdopt

https://t.co/UTgHVTmutg

[Mark Owers @markowers73]

Big thanks to Pandora Christie, and the BBC, for supporting our campaign to find adoptive families for the children who wait the longest.

You can watch the great interview with me and colleagues at 10m25s.

#YouCanAdopt

https://t.co/UTgHVTmutg

[Mark Owers @markowers73]

I am talking about adoption today on BBC Morning Live, which starts at 9:15.

Try and watch it if you want to know more about adoption, and how the power of a permanent home can transform the lives of children.

#youcanadopt

[YOU CAN ADOPT @Youcanadopt]

Mark Owers will be joining us on our Instagram stories on Friday for our campaign focused on recruiting adopters for the children that wait the longest and the pre and post adoption support available❤️

Head to our Instagram for more!
#YouCanAdopt

[Mark Owers @markowers73]

As a NED at the Jersey FA, I am proud to support the Associations efforts to increase the number of girls playing football.

I love this by Liverpool FC, helping to raise awareness of why girls stop playing, and to empower them to Play On! https://t.co/yUZIxAEVgC

[Mark Owers @markowers73]

Thank you @SanamHarinanan for supporting the campaign 🙏

[YOU CAN ADOPT @Youcanadopt]

“Adoption support is very close to my heart as, before I joined Love Island, I worked as a children’s social worker and specialised in post-adoption support.” - Sanam Harrinanan ​
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Tune in to hear more at: https://t.co/niWgR4z5HU
#YouCanAdopt

[Mark Owers @markowers73]

Very exciting to explore this @CathyAshley

[Cathy Ashley 🟣🇺🇦 @CathyAshley]

Delighted that @FamilyRightsGp has got £ to explore how the #Lifelong Links approach (designed for children in care), could be used to enable adopted children to safely know birth relatives & other people that are meaningful for them.

[Mark Owers @markowers73]

The power of family and a permanent home can be transformational. It is of course challenging, but most certainly worthwhile, particularly with the right support #YouCanAdopt

[YOU CAN ADOPT @Youcanadopt]

The support adoptive families receive along their adoption journey can be invaluable ❤️

Whether it's from your agency, social worker, or a support group, having a support system is essential in navigating adoption.

Learn more at: https://t.co/tmcUhGhJXM

#YouCanAdopt

[Mark Owers @markowers73]

Really pleased to be launching our new campaign to raise awareness of the children who wait longest to be adopted, and the support available for adopters and adopted people.

[Mark Owers @markowers73]

@ClaireCoutinho - the Minister for Children, Families and Wellbeing - announced that Government will now publish its implementation plan for reform early in the new year. https://t.co/LyC2oGe3QJ

[Mark Owers @markowers73]

Indeed we do 🙏

[IMPOWER Consulting @IMPOWERconsult]

"We need local leaders to develop a better understanding of needs, spend and outcomes, and what that tells us about the state of local delivery, and the system as a whole."

IMPOWER Advisor @markowers73 reflects on #ncasc22

#localgov @ncasc22
https://t.co/U6niDMSOk3

[Mark Owers @markowers73]

An important report for children in care from the Muslim community

Fantastic work on this @ShaqibJuneja @Mfosterfamily & @My_FamilyGroup

Proud to have been part of the roundtable discussions leading to this report - https://t.co/zChK3LYOo1 #Children #fostering

[Mark Owers @markowers73]

@sophiassocials John Lewis forever 🥰

[Sophia Alexandra Hall @sophiassocials]

And if you haven’t watched the ad… 🎄💚

https://t.co/ebI5qChTfG

(part 5/5)

[Mark Owers @markowers73]

The John Lewis Xmas ad is supporting foster care. I love it.

And I absolutely love their commitment statement on supporting care leavers.

This is the sort of leadership we need for our most vulnerable children - thank you #fostercare #leadership https://t.co/aIMbmoFFh0

[Mark Owers @markowers73]

@ncasc22 Lead Members and DCSs are very aware of their responsibilities and accountabilities locally. Given the challenges facing Children’s Social Care, who is responsible and accountable for the national system….

[Mark Owers @markowers73]

Really looking forward to catching-up with friends and colleagues, old and new, at this weeks #NCAS2022

[Mark Owers @markowers73]

Children adopted from care must be given every opportunity to maintain relationships with their birth families, when it is safe to do so. Adopters, adoptees and birth families need support, advice and guidance to get this right for all parties to adoption.

[Sarah Johal MBE @sarahjohal1]

A really important piece to ensure children’s relationships are valued and their identity respected @ADCStweets @CVAA_UK @AdoptionUK @PACUKadoption @CoramBAAF @prof_beth_neil @markowers73 Support for birth families is critical to help them meet their child’s continuing needs.

[Mark Owers @markowers73]

@kierralm Rock and roll KM 🥰