Fostering Devon Newsletter 23/03/2017

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Fostering Devon

23/03/2017

News and Updates
Fostering Devon

Max Cards

The Max Cards that were issued to foster carers 2 years ago are due to expire in June 2017.  Funding has been agreed to continue with the scheme and if you wish to have a further max card, please email the fosterpanel-mailbox@devon.gov.uk to confirm you wish to continue with the scheme by Friday 21st April 2017 and we will arrange for a new card to be issued to you.

Please visit the Max Card website (www.mymaxcard.co.uk) for a list of activities and attractions where the card can be used.

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Devon Foster Carer Association

Minutes - 13th March

Newsletter
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The Virtual School

Building a partnership with Foster carers

 

The Virtual School team work tirelessly to support all children in care in schools.  Key to our work is  the relationship we have with foster carers.  We are always keen to support carers in all matters relating to education.  Click here to find out more.

 

Forest activities for a fun family day out at an affordable cost

 

Please click here for flyer. 

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Training
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Conference

We would like to  invite you to Takeover Day On May 8th 2017 at Exeter Race Course 10.00am – 2.00pm with Lunch included.

Please click here for more details.  

Please send your expression of interest to: fosteringservicestraining-mailbox@devon.gov.uk
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Training 2017/2018

We are currently updating the training programme for 2017/2018. There will be a link in the next newsletter.

May and June Training dates - click here

If you have an interest in one of the courses in May or June please email fosteringservicestraining-mailbox@devon.go.uk
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Fostering Devon Duty

‘Fostering Devon Duty’ is an additional duty service and is designed to ensure that anyone can make immediate contact with a qualified worker when they are unable to get hold of supervising social worker or manager. Supervising Social Workers, the Placement Team and Children’s Placement Support Team are still the first point of contact for issues relating to carers and their placements during office hours, and EDT are the first point of contact out of office hours.

 

If you can’t get hold of your Supervising Social Worker or their manager and need to speak to someone urgently, you can call 01392 383000 and ask for ‘Fostering Devon Duty’ between the hours of 9am to 5pm Monday to Thursday, and 9am to 4pm on Fridays.

Fostering Devon Key Contacts

Strategy Group Members

Peer Guides

CIC Nurses