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September, 2006 stories

September 25, 2006

What we think should count
Children and young people in care are not sufficiently consulted over major decisions that affect their lives, according to a recent report

Book Review
An Arkful of Animal Stories by John Goodwin, illustrated by Tina Macnaughton

Book Review
The Chronicles of Narnia Activity Book 2007

Book Review
The Utterly Otterleys by Mairi Hedderwick

September 18, 2006

Top marks all round
New report reveals huge success of adviceline

Scheme launched to boost achievement of fostered children in Northern Ireland
A government scheme supporting foster carers to help fostered children achieve their potential will be officially launched in Belfast

Adoption bill risks leaving fostering as "poor relation", charities warn
The current provisions of the Adoption and Children Bill risk leaving fostering as a "poor relation", two leading children's charities are warning

Press release from The Fostering Network
Statement on the Government's announcement of national minimum fostering allowances

Where The Heart Is star launches charity appeal
Shobna Gulati is fronting an appeal for volunteers to come forward to support their local Barnardo's charity shop for the Make a Difference Day Campaign

Book Review
In Search of belonging, Reflections by transracially adopted people, edited by Perlita Harris

Book Review
An Adoption Diary by Maria James

Book Review
The Handbook of Gestalt Play Therapy, Practical Guidelines for Child Therapists by Rinda Blom

Book Review
The Best Ever Nursery Rhymes and Tales, Illustrated by Jonathan Langley

September 11, 2006

Press release from Barnardo's
Barnardo's statement re: Tony Blair's social exclusion speech

Documentary series "Found"
Researcher wants to hear from any adoptive people of any ages and any walks of life who may currently be searching for siblings, birth parents or any loved ones

Book Review
Gifted Children, A Guide for Parents and Professionals edited by Kate Distin

Book Review
I'm Not Going Out There! By Paul Bright and Ben Cort

September 4, 2006

Press release from The Fostering Network
Ready, steady, go: director, staff and supporters of Fostering Network take on the Great Scottish run

Book Review
Adoption Parenting, Creating a Toolbox, Building Connections edited by Jean MacLeod and Sheena Macrae, PhD

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