January, 2007 stories

January 29, 2007

Leading fostering charity awarded grant from the Big Lottery Fund to help young people in foster care
The Fostering Network has been awarded £863,659 to support a project that gives care-experienced young people a 'voice' in society

Press release from Barnardo's
Barnardo's comments on gay adoption debate

Press release from BAAF
BAAF comment on 'babies removed to meet targets'

Book Review
Damaged by Cathy Glass

January 22, 2007

Minister launches new advice line for foster carers in Wales
A new advice line for foster carers, their families and fostering services in Wales launched

Deputy Lord Mayor helps the Fostering Network prepare for charity ball
The Deputy Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Ruth Patterson, has pledged her support to the Fostering Network's Black Tie and Diamonds charity ball, which takes place on May 18 in Belfast City Hall

Book Review
Twoo Twit by Kes Gray and Mary McQuillan

January 15, 2007

Barnardo's and Lloyds TSB join forces to make a real difference for children
Barnardo's is delighted to announce that it has been appointed as Lloyds TSB charity of the year for 2007

Book Review
Still here with me: teenagers and children on losing a parent edited by Suzanne Sjoqvist

Book Review
How Do Dinosaurs Learn Colours and Numbers? By Jane Tolen and Mark Teague

Book Review
Fifi and the Flowertots: Big Band Night

Book Review
That's Love by Sam Williams, illustrated by Mique Moriuchi

January 8, 2007

Chair of NCH recognised in New Years Honours List
Leading children's charity NCH was given a boost in the New Year Honours list when the charity's Chair Mr Gordon Edington was awarded the CBE for services to children

Book Review
Where's Noddy: Pull-The-Tab Surprise Book

January 2, 2007

New Year Honours
Here is a list of some people who have received honours this year

Book Review
Working with Parents of Young People, Research, Policy and Practice edited by Debi Rocker and John Coleman

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