#Foster Care Agencies

[horizonfostering]

Looking for Fostering agencies near me? We are available to help you with the process of becoming a foster carer. At Horizon Fostering we provide quality placements for children who need a stable and loving home. We believe that every child deserves to be safe and happy, so whatever challenges you may face, rest assured we will work with you until your family situation is resolved. Call us today for more services or visit our website.

#Foster Agencies Near Me #fostering in uk #foster agencies #fostering in london #foster care agencies

[ricoelpobre]

Y’all I had to leave my job cuzza school n I been serial applying to places and I literally dk what will be of my life cuz…I have no business applying to be a receptionist at a law firm or a veterinary assistant when I have no experience in neither of those things but I refuse to work retail and food. I can’t go back 2 tha trenches like tht.

#I also applied to work front desk at a foster care agency 😦… #And to be a assistant librarian (MANIFESTING THAT ONE 🙏🏽🤲🏽✨) #+barista at like 5 million places because out of all the food service-that one has the most class sry #And then I applied to be an overnight baker at a donut shop 😭 KNOWING THAT ALL I DO IS SLEEP FOR 15 HOURS EVERYDAY… #I don’t know what’s happening rn ❗️

[r0hitdhiman]

What disqualifies you from being a foster parent in Birmingham?

You may be eligible if you fulfil several statutory and practical requirements to become a foster parent in Birmingham. These specifications could, for instance, state:

Age: The minimum age for non-permanent parents is 21.

Health: Foster parents must look after their physical and mental well-being.

Criminal history Foster parents are not allowed to have a history of violent or child-abusive crimes on their record.

Housing: Parents should select a location that meets specific safety and health requirements rather than staying with their children.

Income: Temporary parents should be paid regularly to support themselves and the developing child.

Along with fingerprinting and the child abuse and neglect registry, background checks for foster parents include individual investigations.

Foster parents must regularly attend meetings and workshops to maintain their licences.

Because every case is unique, the agencies licencing and monitoring foster care placements decide whether a person should be disqualified from serving as a foster parent in Birmingham.

Children may be placed in foster care from birth to 18. In England, Scotland, and Wales, young people can stay with their former foster parents until they reach age of 21. Young people in Northern Ireland can stay in foster homes while enrolled in training, employment, or an academy. Each fostering agency must identify foster parents from various backgrounds to meet the needs of nearby children in care. There are various types of foster care.

Two-fifths of the children in care, aged 11 to 15, are in foster care. Many family fostering programmes prioritise finding foster parents for teenagers. Other fostering services allow foster parents to care for children with specific learning disabilities, young parents and their children, siblings, and asylum seekers without parents.

Inquire about the people in need of care as you fill out an application.

Every child has fits of rage in which they scream, kick, punch, or throw things.

Whether it was planned with non-permanent parents, other family members, or people outside the home, the hostility can occasionally seem overwhelming and insane.

As foster families, we must recognise that numerous kids have experienced severe neglect, abuse, or harm. Their fear of the unknown might have had an impact on their behaviour.

Because they do not know how to react to boundaries, predictability, and a loving and safe environment, many of our kids frequently act out to restore the chaos, rage, and unpredictability to which they have grown accustomed. However, our superb therapeutic approach and support will assist you in overcoming obstacles.

As a foster parent, you will learn to recognise the kids based on their behaviour and look at their history.

Some children's behaviours may appear out of nowhere due to memories, scents, or locations they are familiar with.

It's essential to give our kids a chance to identify their problems. You should gently approach them even if they wait to open up immediately and persist until they do. We will be there for you at every stage, even though we understand that reaching you may take some work.

After such traumatic early experiences, it is normal and acceptable for kids to feel upset and angry. We all experience it occasionally, but children frequently exhibit emotional instability compared to adults. Children may take time to open up to their foster parents because they must first get to know and trust them. Because they haven't had the best up to this point, it can be challenging for our youth to trust adults.

The best fostering birmingham, Fostering Families, was started by committed professionals to improve children's lives. Our mission is to provide foster care that is as appropriate, knowledgeable, and considerate of the local authorities and children as humanly possible. Our fostering services are used by management in Birmingham, the South East, the Midlands, the North West, and the North East of England. Due to the increased demand for foster parents, local governments frequently find that more children need foster homes than they can accommodate.

#Fostering #Fostering Agency #Fostering Families #Foster Care

[miragemage]

i will know by friday if i will have a job at the YMCA. VERY excited.

#i'll be the teen center leader #at least that's what i applied for #but i'm much better at caring for small children #i've been caring for small children since i was a small child. #my mother worked for a foster care agency providing in home respite to foster parents of children with disabilities #and sometimes she would let me help her. bring the children home and show me how to care for them #helping a little one with a feeding tube. #or giving a bottle to a baby with a trache. #playing with little ones who had birth deformities and making sure they got the care they needed. #i could handle the teen center of course but i do love caring for little ones. as long as they aren't mine #when i was 17 my brother dropped his daughter in my arms and i took care of her for two years. #ANYWAY. WORKING WITH KIDS IS FUN!!!!!!!

[britannia112]

#fostering care #foster care #fostering agencies in croydon

[sunbeamfostering]

Top paying foster care agency

Sunbeam offers up to £700 fostering allowance per child per week depending on children’s needs. Additionally, we pay other allowances and our foster carers receive many other benefits while fostering with us. We welcome foster carers from a diverse range of backgrounds and all ages. We would welcome you take the opportunity to speak to one of our existing foster carers to hear this first hand.

Visit https://sunbeamfostering.com/fostering-allowance/ for more details..

#Top paying foster care agency

[fosteringinsc]

Financial Strain and Limited Reimbursement for Foster Parents in the United States: Addressing the Challenges

Financial Strain and Limited Reimbursement for Foster Parents in the United States: Addressing the Challenges. Foster care plays a crucial role in providing safe and nurturing environments for children who are unable to live with their birth families. However, despite their invaluable contribution to society, foster parents often face significant financial strain due to limited reimbursement in…

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[the-cimmerians]

Today, ProPublica reports on yet another big change that stands to solve a decades-long problem we first learned about back in 2016, closing a huge loophole that allowed states to divert federal antipoverty funds to governors’ pet projects, like promoting abstinence, holding “heathy marriage” classes that did nothing to prevent out-of-wedlock births, funding anti-abortion “clinics” to lie about abortion “risks,” sending middle-class kids to private colleges, and other schemes only tangentially related to helping poor kids. It’s the same loophole that Mississippi officials tried to drive a truck through to divert welfare funds to former sportsball man Brett Favre’s alma mater, for a volleyball palace. [ ]

The agency has proposed new rules — open for public comment until December 1 — aimed at nudging states to actually use TANF funds to give cash to needy parents, not fill budget holes or punish poor people.

One change will put an end to the scheme Utah used to substitute LDS church funds for welfare, by prohibiting states

from counting charitable giving by private organizations, such as churches and food banks, as “state” spending on welfare, a practice that has allowed legislatures to budget less for programs for low-income families while still claiming to meet federal minimums.

Another new rule will put the kibosh on using TANF to fund child protective services or foster care programs, which are not what TANF is supposed to be for, damn it.

And then there’s the simple matter of making sure that funds for needy families go to needy families, not to pet projects that have little to do with poverty:

The reforms would also redefine the term “needy” to refer only to families with incomes at or below 200% of the federal poverty line. Currently, some states spend TANF money on programs like college scholarships — or volleyball stadiums — that benefit more affluent people.

#us politics #in support of an informed and engaged electorate #TANF #cash assistance

[megaderping]

I feel like when people compare Akechi to Light Yagami, they fundamentally misunderstand his character. Their similarities really end at their designs, and Light is the kind of person Akechi would despise. Light Yagami lives a pretty privileged life at the start of Death Note. He has a stable home, with two parents and a sister who care about him. He's a successful student. There isn't really inherent tragedy to his life. The whole reason he starts using the Death Note is a mix of curiosity and a jaded worldview, and when it works it empowers him, very quickly goes to his head, as he believes he is one who can be a god of a "new world" once the shock of his initial kills wears off. While his first kill was to help someone, that altruism didn't last. He is in charge of his choices, while Ryuk mostly vibes and maybe eggs him on a little. Fundamentally, Light has something Akechi lacks: agency, and a comfortable life he took for granted. Meanwhile, Akechi is someone who lived on the bottom rung of Japanese society. His very existence is shameful there, between his mother being a sex worker, his status as an illegitimate/"throw away" child, and his mother's suicide. Years languishing in a foster system that is notoriously inhumane, in a country where 90% of the adoptions are grown men for inheritance and patriarchal reasons, while very few children in the system find permanent homes. When Akechi awakens his power, he approaches Shido not because he wants to kill people but for a stupid revenge plan cooked up by a traumatized child who's been nudged along by a malevolent god. He wants to build Shido up so that at the height of his power, he can expose him for the monster he really is, while another part of him genuinely wants to be useful to Shido, as Cogkechi later calls out. His feelings are a mess of contradictions, and so it's no surprise that Shido was able to mold him into his assassin at only 15 years old. It's also worth noting that Akechi only approaches Shido with his ability to cause psychotic breakdowns. Shido is the one who teaches and instructs him to do shutdowns. He's still complicit, very sunk cost with his revenge plan, but as I spoke of here, even if he wanted to quit, he couldn't alone. Shido's cleaner and control of the law and ability to effortlessly turn him in would render the Metaverse his only safe haven. I think people look at 11/20 Akechi and Akechi in the early parts of the engine room and assume that's just his "true self," when in reality it's another mask. Royal makes it very clear because in Rank 7, he outright warns Joker of what's to come via a pool metaphor and offers an out (though he's MUCH happier if you don't take it/stick to your principles), and in Rank 8, he goes on that big "I hate you" speech... while Sunset Bridge is playing. Y'know, the song that plays at the end of most confidants to reaffirm bonds. So when he smiles as he shoots what he assumes to be Joker, that doesn't mean he's genuinely happy. More likely, he's an emotional clusterfuck, given he also is disoriented enough to namedrop "Shido-san" over the phone, and in the subsequent meeting with Shido, tells him not to kill the Phantom Thieves and that Morgana is "just a cat." Yes, he says they'll make them fear for the rest of their lives, but remember, he's talking to Shido. The things he says are likely all incredibly calculated to sound appealing to Shido. And when you consider that he planned to utterly destroy Shido's reputation after the election, the "delay" makes even more sense.

Later, Akechi goes on about how the people he induced shutdowns on were deserving of their fates, but I don't think he believes it so much as it's the only way he could convince himself that it was worth it, and given how much society failed him, and given how many of the people he targeted were likely rivals/competitors or rich fucks, I think he'd be less inclined to assume good faith. Kunikazu Okumura was not an innocent little victim, after all. He was one of the people who requested breakdowns and shutdowns the most. I think Akechi enjoyed killing him not because of how it'd hurt Haru, but because of catharsis. Because Okumura is just as monstrous as Shido, so why should he feel remorse? However, I don't believe he feels the same about Wakaba, as when he discusses her with Shido, he mentions how her fate was because she refused to willingly work for him. It's another justification, but I personally think Wakaba's death was the most painful for him because he was effectively making Futaba just like him. That's why I think his reaction to Sae threatening Sojiro's custody was genuine. Anyway, evil grinning Akechi is just another mask, as I said. Keep in mind, this is someone who laments not meeting Joker years ago, someone who Morgana outright points out is lying about his hatred. And that's the thing. Light Yagami, while a really fascinating character, is not someone who had all this childhood suffering or lack of agency. He does not regret his actions in the slightest and goes down due to his own hubris in both the anime and the manga. While you can argue that Ryuk set him up by dropping the Death Note, Light was the one who picked it up and chose to use it. Any nudging from Ryuk didn't coerce Light into doing it because Light seized the opportunity. No, if Light Yagami is like anyone in Persona 5, it's Masayoshi Shido, not Goro Akechi. Both believe they are god/god's chosen, that they are the ones who will reshape the world to their ideals, and to be frank, both use and abuse women to serve their own purposes. Goro Akechi goes down sacrificing himself for the Thieves and pleading with them to stop his father and again in Maruki's reality when he refuses to let Joker accept a gilded prison of a world for his sake when he knows better than anyone what it's like to have no true freedom. If you max his confidant, you see him in the postcredits, leaving his survival entirely possible, and I think it works because at the end of the day, Akechi was meant to be a victim and a foil. Light is a villain protagonist and a cautionary tale. Though its his POV we follow, he isn't someone we're meant to root for, but I definitely don't think enjoying the character is a bad thing at all. He's really interesting! I just think that a lot of the Akechi and Light comparisons are surface level at best.

#goro akechi #persona 5 #p5r spoilers #character analysis #long post #death note spoilers

[professorcalculusstanaccount]

How would you describe Chang's relationship with his adoptive parents in your wonderful au?

Chang is adopted pretty quickly, so it's likely they didn't get much time to get to know each other as well as most adopted families nowadays. My thoughts on Chang and his adopted family are below!

Chang's heroism in The Blue Lotus was impressive, which leads to lofty expectations Chang himself feels incapable of meeting. He struggles to adapt to life in Shanghai, the Wangs' upper middle class culture and has problems at school, having missed out on a few years of education and a lot of unresolved trauma.

He's frustrated at his own inability to fit in, and guilty about flubbing this opportunity at life they gave him. Part of him feels like he's tearing their family apart. The Wangs are desperately trying to give Chang a good life, but feel completely out of their depth.

He also can't help but compare himself to Didi, his much older adopted brother and their biological son, who is scarily competent and a clear favourite of their mother.

Didi is aware that his father may have expectations for Chang to join the Sons of the Dragon. Having experienced the pressure and danger first-hand he takes it upon himself to foster a sense of agency in Chang so he will be capable of choosing for himself when the time comes. Didi trains Chang in martial arts and is tough on him in general, but encourages Chang to travel when he expresses an interest in it. Chang on the other hand encourages Didi to have fun and let loose!

Mr Wang has high expectations for Chang because he believes in him. He and Mrs Wang genuinely care for him and only want the best possible life for him, but this sometimes comes across as them expecting Chang to be somebody else. They first thought Chang was much like Didi, disciplined and quiet, but Chang's rebellious streak catches them off guard. Mrs Wang is particularly shaken.

It struck me how gentle the Wangs were with Didi while he was under the influence of madness poison, and as they are good friends with a mental health specialist, they would absolutely take Chang's mental health seriously. Whether or not they fully understand each other is another thing. As Chang slips into a deep depression they decide to send him off to London to meet his uncle, hoping a change in scenery will help him. On his way through Tibet however, his plane crashes into the mountains...

#tintin #adventures of tintin #asks #comic #fanart #chang #wang chen yee #honestly i think a spinoff comic about the exploits of the sons of the dragon would be super cool #i would love to see didi in action #before the madness poison he was a very effective agent lol #genuinely feel didi is one of two characters in the tintin universe that could beat tintin in a fight #the other being professor calculus

[justtogetthrough]

A specific CAS gave one of their foster parents the phone number to the foster care agency I work for (aka me) because she is seeking help for her adopted child with severe FASD and this CAS told her we are the best when it comes to FASD.

It's like okay that's super cool, thank you, we have invested a lot into training our staff and foster parents on FASD so thank you for such a wonderful endorsement, but also this particular CAS almost never refers children to us 😂 especially not children with FASD, although we do have a bunch of their kids with FASD in our care already from the past, we just dont seem to get new ones anymore. Tbh the reason for this is probably because we no longer have homes in their jurisdiction and they almost always refuse to place children away from their community. But it's just kinda funny that rather than support their own god damn foster family, someone told this person to call us and I'm really curious who it was, I wish I thought to ask.

#we dont provide services to communities though so i dont understand why she was directed to us at all #we cant do anything to help this child unless CAS refers the child. the child is not even in care. so we literally cat do anything. #but i did spend an hour in the phone with this parent trying to come up with every idea and suggestion for treatment in this province #not exactly a productive use of my time when referrals are at an all time high and i have internal shit going on #but this parent was so grateful to speak and be heard she was practically crying at the end that i cant say it was a waste #i just find it so strange that someone in CAS who should know how agencies like mine work referred this parent to us #she said she and her husband are one of this CAS' best foster parents and im like well thats quite the claim lol what #the help she needs is entirely bc the kid has difficult diagnoses and theres no protection concerns so i dont doubt her parenting skills #thats just such a weird thing to say lawl like this CAS probably has over a hundred homes and youre really number 1? #if thats the case then ditch them and come foster with us please #personal

[horizonfostering]

Exploring Child Protection Resources in Foster Care for a Secure Tomorrow

Delve into the crucial realm of child protection resources within foster care. Uncover the strategies available to ensure the safety and well-being of children in foster homes. Learn how these resources empower foster carers to create nurturing environments, fostering a secure and thriving future for every child in their care. Discover the essential role you can play in safeguarding a child's journey towards a brighter tomorrow. Read more about, What are the Child Protection Resources in Foster Care?

#become a foster carer #foster care agency #fostering in uk #foster care agencies #foster agencies

[fosteringfamilies]

Find the Best Fostering Agency In Wolverhampton with Fostering Families

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[r0hitdhiman]

What's the difference between fostering and adopting (children)? 2023

At first look, foster care and adoption are similar because both involve welcoming kids into your home for nurturing and care. Many prospective parents mix up the two terms when taking seminars to become foster or adoptive parents. Yet, there are two key differences: parental rights and permanence.

Because state agencies don't want children to remain in foster care agencies indefinitely, foster care is only temporary. The organisation strives to address the problems that led to the child's removal from their home or that of their parents. Though they want to one day go back home, if that doesn't happen, they will be given up for adoption.

Adoption is permanent. The legal relationship of adoption gives the adopted child the same privileges and rights as a biological child. Adoptive parents remain the child's parents indefinitely, just as if they had given birth to the child themselves.

Foster care and adoption differ significantly in terms of the level of commitment needed. Foster care is only provided temporarily. Choosing to adopt means deciding to live.

Parental obligations- The kid's biological parents often continue to have parental rights even while the child is in foster care. Some rights may be subject to official surveillance but remain valid until the child is adopted. Until then, the birth parents control the child's care, whether or not the child is adopted.

The treatment of a foster child is prohibited. Also, they cannot decide where the child will attend a school or what strict administrations he should participate in without the consent of the original parents. Some places even forbid foster children from getting haircuts without their original parents' permission.

If it is decided that a foster child cannot be returned to his biological parents, the state will take over parental responsibility until the child is adopted. He would, though, continue living in the foster families until he was formally adopted by his foster parents or another spouse or parent.

Adoptive parents in adoption settings are responsible for all child-related decisions as if the child had been born to them. The adopted parents are accountable for the child's health, financial duties, education, and spiritual development.

While foster children are still legally the responsibility of their birth parents or the local authority, adopted children have the same legal status as biological children. Foster parents often receive support and resources from local sources or fostering agencies, whereas adoptive families frequently receive little to no support after the adoption. Adopted children usually don't, although foster children occasionally get in touch with their birth families.

Fostering Families is a private fostering organisation in the United Kingdom that assists kids and teenagers who cannot live with their biological families. The group works with neighbourhood authorities, other fostering organisations, and independent promotion companies to find children and suitable foster parents. Foster carers in the UK are given support (foster carer support), education, and round-the-clock emergency aid through Fostering Families. Also, the group supports reuniting families for birth families wherever possible. The main goal of Fostering Families is to give foster children and young people loving, secure, and safe homes.

#family fostering #Fostering families #Foster care #Foster agencies #Foster children

[deception-united]

Let's talk about writing POC characters.

Diversity's important in writing. It reflects the reality of our world, where people of various backgrounds coexist and contribute to society. Including POC (people of colour) characters not only enriches narratives with authentic perspectives but also promotes empathy, understanding, and inclusivity among readers, fostering a more equitable and representative literary landscape.

When writing characters of color (POC), it's essential to approach the task with care, sensitivity, and awareness of the complexities of identity and representation. Here are some key considerations:

Avoid Stereotypes: Steer clear of relying on clichés or stereotypes when portraying POC characters. Instead, focus on creating well-rounded individuals with diverse personalities, motivations, and experiences.

Research: This is so, so important. Take the time to research the cultural background, history, and experiences of the specific racial or ethnic group your character belongs to. This will help you portray them authentically and respectfully.

Avoid Tokenism: POC characters should not be included simply to fulfill a diversity quota or as tokens. Ensure they have depth, agency, and contribute meaningfully to the story.

Consultation: If you're not from the same racial or ethnic background as your character, consider seeking input from individuals who are. Sensitivity readers or consultants can provide valuable insights and help you avoid unintentional biases or inaccuracies.

Complexity: Just like any other character, POC characters should be multidimensional. They can have flaws, strengths, ambitions, and fears that go beyond their racial identity.

Intersectionality: Recognize that POC characters may face intersecting forms of discrimination or privilege based on factors such as gender, sexuality, class, or ability. Explore these intersections in your character development.

Language and Dialogue: Be mindful of the language and dialogue you use for POC characters. Avoid dialects or speech patterns that could come across as caricatures or offensive stereotypes.

Avoid Monoliths: POC communities are incredibly diverse, with individuals from various backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences. Avoid portraying them as a monolithic group with uniform characteristics or perspectives.

Cultural Sensitivity: Respect cultural traditions, customs, and practices when depicting POC characters. Avoid appropriating or misrepresenting aspects of their culture.

Authenticity: While it's important to research and be respectful of cultural differences, remember that no single individual can represent an entire race or ethnicity. Your character should feel authentic and true to their unique identity.

Character Agency: Ensure that POC characters have agency and are not merely passive participants in the story. They should drive the plot forward and make meaningful choices that impact the narrative.

Happy writing!

#writeblr #writing #writing tips #writing advice #writing help #writing resources #creative writing #character development #poc characters #deception-united

[britannia112]

#fostering care #fostering care agencies #fostering agencies in croydon