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The Voices of Supported Lodgings Report Launch

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The Voices of Supported Lodgings Report Launch

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our latest report: The Voices of Supported Lodgings: Strong foundations for our future.

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Vision Night

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Vision Night

On September 30th we met together on zoom for our first Vision Night as the newly merged Safe Families and Home for Good.

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Merger of Home for Good and Safe Families'

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Merger of Home for Good and Safe Families'

An announcement regarding the upcoming merger between Home for Good and Safe Families

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A note from the CEO - Tania Bright

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A note from the CEO - Tania Bright

CEO Tania Bright shares her heart for the upcoming merger with Safe Families

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Home for Good hosts Northern Ireland church leader breakfast

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Home for Good hosts Northern Ireland church leader breakfast

On Monday 5 December 2022, we gathered with 15 church leaders from across Northern Ireland to share the vision of Home for Good over bacon butties and coffee.

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APPG for Adoption and Permanence hears evidence from self-employed adopters and survey

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APPG for Adoption and Permanence hears evidence from self-employed adopters and survey

Lack of parental leave entitlements for self-employed adopters is discouraging further adoptions, APPG survey finds

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Home for Good appoints new Chair of Trustees

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Home for Good appoints new Chair of Trustees

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Simon Blake.

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Care Review in England publishes final report: Home for Good’s response

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Care Review in England publishes final report: Home for Good’s response

Today, the independent Review of Children’s Social Care, chaired by former CEO of Frontline Josh MacAlister, has published its long-awaited final report.

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Statement from Home for Good

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Statement from Home for Good

We endorse the Government’s Homes for Ukraine scheme to welcome those fleeing the war into safe and supportive communities

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A prayer for Ukraine

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A prayer for Ukraine

Along with the rest of the world, Home for Good is deeply shocked to witness the events unfolding in Ukraine.

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Home for Good publishes new report with Safe Families

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Home for Good publishes new report with Safe Families

Home for Good and Safe Families release a joint report; More than Sundays

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Supported lodgings – equipping young adults with life skills, stability and confidence

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Supported lodgings – equipping young adults with life skills, stability and confidence

In an outdated care system unable to meet the increasing demands on it, supported lodgings can offer a financially viable and supportive environment for older teenagers to flourish and to learn key life skills.

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Home for Good’s response to the 2021 Spending Review.

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Home for Good’s response to the 2021 Spending Review.

On Wednesday 27 October 2021 the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, announced the Government’s Autumn Budget and Spending Review

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New Secretary of State for Education and Minister for Children announced

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New Secretary of State for Education and Minister for Children announced

We welcome Nadhim Zahawi MP and Will Quince MP to their new roles and look forward to working closely with them.

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APPG for Adoption and Permanence publishes new report on stability

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APPG for Adoption and Permanence publishes new report on stability

Today, the APPG for Adoption and Permanence has published its latest report; Strengthening Families: Improving stability for adopted children.

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Responding to the needs of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children in the UK

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Responding to the needs of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children in the UK

Home for Good has been deeply saddened to watch the events in Afghanistan unfolding over the past few weeks and days.

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Summit rescheduled to Saturday 7 May 2022

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Summit rescheduled to Saturday 7 May 2022

After some careful consideration, we have made the decision to reschedule this year’s Summit until spring 2022.

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National Adoption Strategy published in England

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National Adoption Strategy published in England

On Monday, the Government published its Adoption Strategy for England titled ‘Achieving Excellence Everywhere’, which outlines its long-term vision and proposals for improving adoption.

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The Case for Change

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The Case for Change

Another step forward in transforming children’s experience of the care system

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APPG for Adoption and Permanence Launches New Inquiry

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APPG for Adoption and Permanence Launches New Inquiry

The APPG for Adoption and Permanence has launched a new inquiry on Strengthening Families.

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Our Letter to the Chair of the Children’s Social Care Review

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Our Letter to the Chair of the Children’s Social Care Review

This week, our CEO Tarn Bright sent the following letter to Josh MacAlister, Chair of the Children’s Social Care Review in England.

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Our response to the launch of the Children’s Social Care Review in England

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Our response to the launch of the Children’s Social Care Review in England

Home for Good welcomes today’s announcement of the launch of the independent review of Children’s Social Care in England.

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News from Home for Good: An exciting new opportunity for our Founder Krish Kandiah

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News from Home for Good: An exciting new opportunity for our Founder Krish Kandiah

Krish Kandiah accepts the role of Chair of the Adoption and Special Guardianship Leadership Board

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An important update about Adoption Sunday

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An important update about Adoption Sunday

A piece of news we wanted to share with you about our Adoption Sunday resources

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Home for Good's response to the Secretary of State’s speech on adoption

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Home for Good's response to the Secretary of State’s speech on adoption

Too many children wait too long for their adoptive family and some children who need one, never find one at all.

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The APPG for Adoption and Permanence is back!

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The APPG for Adoption and Permanence is back!

The APPG for Adoption and Permanence was re-launched on 30 June 2020.

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Adoption Support Fund FAQs around COVID-19

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Adoption Support Fund FAQs around COVID-19

Adoption Support Fund in light of Coronavirus outbreak

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Launch of Scotland's Care Review 2020

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Launch of Scotland's Care Review 2020

What will the new care review mean for vulnerable children and young people in Scotland?

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Five Star Interim Report - January 2020

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Five Star Interim Report - January 2020

Our Five-Star interim report and recommendations to Government

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Stormont restored: A new decade for children in care?

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Stormont restored: A new decade for children in care?

What does the ‘New Decade, New Approach’ deal mean for children and the families who care for them, in Northern Ireland?

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How Brexit is affecting vulnerable and displaced children

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How Brexit is affecting vulnerable and displaced children

What will Brexit mean for unaccompanied asylum seeking children?

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Stability Index 2019

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Stability Index 2019

Today, the Children’s Commissioner for England published the 2019 Stability Index which contains important data and findings about the experience of stability for children and young people in the care system.

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Why are we rethinking orphanages?

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Why are we rethinking orphanages?

Krish Kandiah shares about an upcoming global project

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A thousand stories

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A thousand stories

Six years of the Home for Good book

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APPG for Adoption and Permanence holds evidence sessions in Parliament

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APPG for Adoption and Permanence holds evidence sessions in Parliament

Following its hugely successful consultation survey, the APPG for Adoption and Permanence has now held two Parliamentary evidence sessions into the future of the Adoption Support Fund.

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APPG Report launch

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APPG Report launch

Parliamentarians call for the continuation and improvement of the Adoption Support Fund beyond 2020

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Kemi Badenoch and DfE appointments

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Kemi Badenoch and DfE appointments

Three weeks ago, under the Government reshuffle by Boris Johnson, the new prime minister, a new Children and Families Minister was appointed; Kemi Badenoch MP.

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MPs open inquiry into the future of adoption support

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MPs open inquiry into the future of adoption support

All-Party Parliamentary Group to explore improvements to Adoption Support Fund

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Department for Education announces extension of the Adoption Support Fund for families

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Department for Education announces extension of the Adoption Support Fund for families

We know that therapeutic support is hugely significant for so many adoptive and special guardianship families at some point in their lives.

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Our first ever Stormont Reception

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Our first ever Stormont Reception

An event for gathering together key people in Northern Ireland to find a home for every child who needs one.

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Politicians call for protection of vital adoption support

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Politicians call for protection of vital adoption support

The launch of a new All-Party Parliamentary Group

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A celebration of fostering and adoption at Birmingham Cathedral

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A celebration of fostering and adoption at Birmingham Cathedral

An evening that celebrated West Midlands foster carers and adopters

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Kent police give Secret Santa gifts to vulnerable children

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Kent police give Secret Santa gifts to vulnerable children

How a team of local police staff came up with a plan to give to children who might otherwise receive very little this Christmas.

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Homemade for Good: 980 decorations

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Homemade for Good: 980 decorations

How our Berkshire Project Worker is raising awareness through Christmas decorations.

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Home for Good response to the Government report ‘Fostering Better Outcomes’

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Home for Good response to the Government report ‘Fostering Better Outcomes’

Following two inquiries, the Government has now responded to all recommendations and has outlined its next steps for improving foster care in England.

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Court rules government acted unlawfully in treatment of unaccompanied children – but it’s not too late for you to play your part

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Court rules government acted unlawfully in treatment of unaccompanied children – but it’s not too late for you to play your part

The Supreme Court ruled that the Government had acted unlawfully by failing to provide adequate reasons for rejecting applications to the Dubs scheme.

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Prime Minister welcomes church action on fostering and adoption and commends role of Home for Good

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Prime Minister welcomes church action on fostering and adoption and commends role of Home for Good

A review of the Conservative Party Conference annual church service on 30 September 2018.

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Response to Northern Ireland Consultation

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Response to Northern Ireland Consultation

Home for Good's response response to Northern Ireland Consultation on ‘Strategy for Looked After Children: Improving Children’s Lives

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Adoption Sunday 2014

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Adoption Sunday 2014

Hundreds of churches took part in Adoption Sunday 2014. Read some of their stories here.

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100km non-stop walk around Leeds

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100km non-stop walk around Leeds

Gateway church in Leeds takes on a mammoth challenge in aid of Home for Good.

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