In partnership with Luton Borough Council

ABOUT LUTON FOSTER CARERS ASSOCIATION

OUR MISSION

The association aims to bring foster carers in Luton together, providing them with a stronger voice that could influence and develop support services in our area.

The Luton Foster Carers Association exists to:

Inform Carers about developments in Fostering within Luton.
Have an influence in local, regional and national policy that concern children looked after and fostering.
To represent Carers at a number of committees and working parties including Foster Care forums, Department meetings, in order to communicate with senior staff in Social Services and Councillors
To work in partnership with Lutons Fostering Services advancing Carers views and recommending actions to improve the support, service and remuneration for foster carers.
To provide support and advice on all issues relating to Fostering, their families and all Children Looked After, within Luton.
To contribute to the training of Foster Carers to enhance knowledge and skills that are required and support the recruitment and retention of Foster Carers.
To arrange and support social events throughout the year for foster carers.

We already have representation on the following panels and committees ;

Corporate Parenting Board
The Foster Carers Training Steering Group
Virtual Schools Governing Body
Fostering Network Regional Forums
Fostering Network Regional Forums

RAISING STANDARDS

The standards we would like to bring to the committee and Luton Carers are Honesty, Integrity and Openness, to be caring in all matters and the voice of all carers.

The improved uplift to Carers allowances including two week holiday/respite payment paid in July and December.
Forged stronger working relationships with senior managers to help transform the service and provide a better offer for all carers, new and long-standing
Started to think about awards evening and foster carers celebrations
Networking with carers to ensure the Voice of as many carers as possible comes through LFCA members
Sat on interview panels to support the service in the recruitment of key managers/staff
Worked creatively, using modern technology, during the Coronavirus pandemic, to keep connected to carers and managers and to feedback to the service
Started to reflect on the therapeutic offer the service provides for its carers and young people in Luton.
Networked with other neighbouring Foster Carers Associations to share ideas and forge stronger links
Provided professional and relevant challenge to managers and leaders to ensure stronger practice and stronger communication is established for carers moving forward.
Provided feedback for Ofsted via questionnaires, to help transform and shape the service for the future.

OUR MISSION

The Luton Foster Carers Association exists to:

RAISING STANDARDS

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