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A powerful article here in The Scotsman on one young person who's using her negative experiences of the care system to help change things and make a positive impact for others with Who Cares? Scotland.
TACT's response to the Scotland Care Review, which was published this week, can be seen here 👇
Scotland's Independent Care Review's initial report was published this week, with some encouraging initial ideas on how to deliver change.
"If all social workers took time to ensure that young people understood what had happened to them and why, it would give those young people a better chance of reaching their full potential." ❤️
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In case you missed it, we published our Annual Review for 2019 last week - take a look here 👇
Great article here on The Scottish Care Review, which is due to be published in the next couple of weeks.
The findings of this inquiry will hopefully lead to fundamental change in the Scottish care system & benefit the lives of children and young people.
"It is morally wrong, and demeaning, for profits to be made out of the provision of a home life to vulnerable children." ❤️
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Well worth a listen back to this very interesting report from BBC Radio 4 on siblings in care.
TACT have today published our Annual Review for 2019 - take a look here 👇
Ahead of the deadline at the end of the month, make sure you've checked out this great guide on tax returns and national insurance for foster carers from The Fostering Network.
TACT's response to the Children's Minister's adoption letter can be viewed here.
"Children in foster care are not 'waiting for a permanent, loving home': they are living in one."
Good comment from TACT CEO Andy Elvin in this story, responding to news that the government is prioritising adoption in children's care services.
TACT are extremely proud that we currently keep over 250 siblings together in foster care - however, there is always a need for more foster carers who are willing and able to care for sibling groups.
"I spent eight months living with Wilma, but Wilma has lived with me for 25 years." ❤️
A beautiful story here of how a child's foster carer changed her life when growing up.
TACT CEO Andy Elvin is quoted in this article looking at the government's failure to take in child refugees.