How can councils encourage more foster carers and adoptive parents? Research shows 9,000 new fostering families are needed over the coming year, and councils can help with recruitment. Read the full Guardian article.
Our aim is to develop an understanding of value for money that is not simply a matter of cost, but a balance of cost, quality and outcomes that best serves the child’s needs.
Variance has dominated much of the children’s services narrative for too long now – it’s time to move the debate on to value.
Supporting carers is essential - but there is no clear national picture of 'what works' to learn from.
