Category: Social Care

What does corporate social responsibility have to do with fostered children?

My name is Auli Miles. In May 2013 I started work as a business development officer at Leeds City Council, working within the Child Friendly Leeds team to identify ways that businesses can support the work of fostering and adoption. I have been given the task of building partnerships with businesses in Leeds to help…
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New year, new family?

It’s that time of the year again when our thoughts start to turn from turkey and tinsel to the New Year, and what we might want to do differently in 2014. We all like to make resolutions, (even though they don’t always stick!) and if you are anything like me, you will have a list…
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A private fostering story

Today we have a great story of a private fostering arrangement in Leeds, to show how brilliant it can be for all involved. This type of fostering is when a private arrangement is made between a child’s parents and someone other than a close relative to look after their child for at least twenty eight…
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Adoption and fostering – what’s it all about?

Did you know that there are hundreds of children living in Leeds who need to be adopted or fostered? An important part of our ambition to be a child friendly city is that we want to make sure all our children are in homes that are safe, where they can receive care with patience, understanding…
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