County councils
Over 260 foster carers, children, and families from across the East Midlands came together for a sunshine-filled day at Shipley Park to celebrate Foster Care Fortnight 2025. Organised by Foster for East Midlands Councils, the event was a special way to say thank you to our incredible foster carers and
County councils
Foster Care Fortnight, with the theme 'The Power of Relationships,' highlights the transformative impact of meaningful connections between foster carers and children in need. Suffolk County Council, in collaboration with the UK Government, emphasizes the importance of these relationships in providing love, stability, and care to children in
County councils
Families with children who have Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) in Warwickshire, UK, are being encouraged to access a free, impartial, and confidential support service. The Warwickshire SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIAS) provides essential guidance and accurate legal information to help families understand their rights and responsibilities
Social services
Congresswoman Norma Torres has introduced a series of targeted amendments to the Republican Budget Reconciliation bill, aimed at protecting working families' access to healthcare, food assistance, fairness in tax policy, and essential public services. These amendments address critical areas, including healthcare, SNAP, transportation, and infrastructure, ensuring that policies serve
Social services
Over 260 foster carers, children, and families gathered at Shipley Park for a sunny celebration of Foster Care Fortnight 2025. Organized by Foster for East Midlands Councils, the event highlighted the importance of fostering and the vital role foster carers play in supporting children who cannot live with their birth
Social services
Vernon Nissan's commitment to community outreach shone bright in April as the dealership set out to raise $10,000 for the North Okanagan Youth and Family Services Society (NOYFSS). By incorporating a fundraising element into their sales, service, and detailing processes, the team was able to meet their
Social services
The Kuwaiti Minister of Social Affairs, Dr. Amthal Al-Huwaila, highlighted the family's critical importance in shaping human identity, preserving cultural heritage, and ensuring societal sustainability and progress. Speaking at the International Family Forum in Istanbul, she emphasized the need for innovative policies and programs to enhance family resilience
Social services
Nottinghamshire County Council's Fostering's Got Talent event brought together the local fostering community to celebrate young performers' talents and showcase the life-changing benefits of fostering. The annual event, held at West Notts College's Create Theatre in Mansfield, featured dancing, singing, and musical performances,
Social services
U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), alongside 32 other Democratic senators, have exposed the Trump Administration and Congressional Republicans' plan to dismantle critical social services, including Head Start, Meals on Wheels, and programs to prevent child abuse and support individuals with disabilities.
Social services
Public services in the US are facing significant harm as House committees vote to move forward with a budget that strips millions of people of their health insurance and cuts funding for essential services. According to AFSCME President Lee Saunders, the extreme cuts will impact not just those receiving health
Social services
Staffordshire County Council is launching a recruitment drive for 60 new foster families this year, utilizing Foster Care Fortnight to raise awareness. The council's foster teams will be touring the county, engaging with local communities and sharing the experiences of existing foster carers, Craig and Louise Harris. The
Charities
Charlotte Coxon was diagnosed with a glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive and cancerous types of brain tumours, after experiencing headaches while wrapping Christmas presents for her two children in late 2021. Despite undergoing surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy, the tumour continued to spread, and Charlotte passed away on July 9
