CASCADE
@cascaderesearch.bsky.social
Children’s Social Care Research and Development Centre (CASCADE) based at the School of Social Sciences, Cardiff University.
https://linktr.ee/cascaderesearch
https://linktr.ee/cascaderesearch
Does placing social workers in schools improve outcomes?
🏫 The SWIS trial evaluates this innovative approach across 21 LAs.
🔗 buff.ly/7d4BBHS
#ResearchWednesday
🏫 The SWIS trial evaluates this innovative approach across 21 LAs.
🔗 buff.ly/7d4BBHS
#ResearchWednesday
The SWIS Trial: An evaluation of school based social work – CASCADE
CASCADE
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November 26, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Does placing social workers in schools improve outcomes?
🏫 The SWIS trial evaluates this innovative approach across 21 LAs.
🔗 buff.ly/7d4BBHS
#ResearchWednesday
🏫 The SWIS trial evaluates this innovative approach across 21 LAs.
🔗 buff.ly/7d4BBHS
#ResearchWednesday
In 2022, CASCADE researchers launched a website for care-experienced young people in Wales, providing relevant tips & resources to navigate the transition to university and higher education.
Visit the CLASS Cymru site - classcymru.co.uk
#NCLM2025 @becomecharity.org.uk (1/2)
Visit the CLASS Cymru site - classcymru.co.uk
#NCLM2025 @becomecharity.org.uk (1/2)
CLASS Cymru
Care Leaver Activities and Student Support in Wales: a website and network to support care-experienced students and the people who work with them.
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November 24, 2025 at 12:15 PM
In 2022, CASCADE researchers launched a website for care-experienced young people in Wales, providing relevant tips & resources to navigate the transition to university and higher education.
Visit the CLASS Cymru site - classcymru.co.uk
#NCLM2025 @becomecharity.org.uk (1/2)
Visit the CLASS Cymru site - classcymru.co.uk
#NCLM2025 @becomecharity.org.uk (1/2)
At CASCADE, we're pleased to be working on the Welsh Basic Income Evaluation, a 4-year project to explore a range of health, social and financial impacts of the scheme for care leavers.
Read about the project: buff.ly/HND2H76 (1/2)
#BasicIncome #WelshResearch #NCLM2025 | @BecomeCharity
Read about the project: buff.ly/HND2H76 (1/2)
#BasicIncome #WelshResearch #NCLM2025 | @BecomeCharity
November 20, 2025 at 12:15 PM
At CASCADE, we're pleased to be working on the Welsh Basic Income Evaluation, a 4-year project to explore a range of health, social and financial impacts of the scheme for care leavers.
Read about the project: buff.ly/HND2H76 (1/2)
#BasicIncome #WelshResearch #NCLM2025 | @BecomeCharity
Read about the project: buff.ly/HND2H76 (1/2)
#BasicIncome #WelshResearch #NCLM2025 | @BecomeCharity
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Did you catch our latest episode of our podcast? 🎧
"The most important bit is that... it's taken seriously as an issue and not just a humorous anecdote"
Listen to our interview with Denise Turner about dealing with dogs in social work 👇
www.buzzsprout.com/1788148/epis...
#SocialCare #ExChangePod
"The most important bit is that... it's taken seriously as an issue and not just a humorous anecdote"
Listen to our interview with Denise Turner about dealing with dogs in social work 👇
www.buzzsprout.com/1788148/epis...
#SocialCare #ExChangePod
November 19, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Did you catch our latest episode of our podcast? 🎧
"The most important bit is that... it's taken seriously as an issue and not just a humorous anecdote"
Listen to our interview with Denise Turner about dealing with dogs in social work 👇
www.buzzsprout.com/1788148/epis...
#SocialCare #ExChangePod
"The most important bit is that... it's taken seriously as an issue and not just a humorous anecdote"
Listen to our interview with Denise Turner about dealing with dogs in social work 👇
www.buzzsprout.com/1788148/epis...
#SocialCare #ExChangePod
How can we better support looked-after children in the justice system?
⚖️ This study uses data and youth voices to explore solutions.
🔗 buff.ly/G28xdAB
#ResearchWednesday
⚖️ This study uses data and youth voices to explore solutions.
🔗 buff.ly/G28xdAB
#ResearchWednesday
Looked after children in the youth justice system A mixed methods feasibility study – CASCADE
CASCADE
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November 19, 2025 at 12:03 PM
How can we better support looked-after children in the justice system?
⚖️ This study uses data and youth voices to explore solutions.
🔗 buff.ly/G28xdAB
#ResearchWednesday
⚖️ This study uses data and youth voices to explore solutions.
🔗 buff.ly/G28xdAB
#ResearchWednesday
Happy #NCLM2025! 💙
This week, have a read of our recent blog about our CASCADE trip to Melbourne where Rachael Vaughan and Louise Roberts were invited to share the Best Practice Charter to Support Parents in Leaving Care.
📖 buff.ly/X3CEPrY
#CareLeavers #CareExperience #SocialCare (1/3)
This week, have a read of our recent blog about our CASCADE trip to Melbourne where Rachael Vaughan and Louise Roberts were invited to share the Best Practice Charter to Support Parents in Leaving Care.
📖 buff.ly/X3CEPrY
#CareLeavers #CareExperience #SocialCare (1/3)
November 17, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Happy #NCLM2025! 💙
This week, have a read of our recent blog about our CASCADE trip to Melbourne where Rachael Vaughan and Louise Roberts were invited to share the Best Practice Charter to Support Parents in Leaving Care.
📖 buff.ly/X3CEPrY
#CareLeavers #CareExperience #SocialCare (1/3)
This week, have a read of our recent blog about our CASCADE trip to Melbourne where Rachael Vaughan and Louise Roberts were invited to share the Best Practice Charter to Support Parents in Leaving Care.
📖 buff.ly/X3CEPrY
#CareLeavers #CareExperience #SocialCare (1/3)
This #NCLM2025, read about CASCADE project 'Supporting Parents in and Leaving Care' & the good-practice Charter co-produced with care-experienced parents to challenge stigma, discrimination & poor outcomes for young parents in & leaving care. (1/4)
buff.ly/cljt5a1#Care... #SocialCare
buff.ly/cljt5a1#Care... #SocialCare
November 13, 2025 at 2:15 PM
This #NCLM2025, read about CASCADE project 'Supporting Parents in and Leaving Care' & the good-practice Charter co-produced with care-experienced parents to challenge stigma, discrimination & poor outcomes for young parents in & leaving care. (1/4)
buff.ly/cljt5a1#Care... #SocialCare
buff.ly/cljt5a1#Care... #SocialCare
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🎧 The newest episode of The ExChange Wales Podcast is out now!
In this episode, we speak to Denise Turner about how we might be able to improve our attitudes and guidelines on how to deal with dogs within social work.
Listen now: www.buzzsprout.com/1788148/epis...
#SocialWork #SocialCare
In this episode, we speak to Denise Turner about how we might be able to improve our attitudes and guidelines on how to deal with dogs within social work.
Listen now: www.buzzsprout.com/1788148/epis...
#SocialWork #SocialCare
November 12, 2025 at 12:02 PM
🎧 The newest episode of The ExChange Wales Podcast is out now!
In this episode, we speak to Denise Turner about how we might be able to improve our attitudes and guidelines on how to deal with dogs within social work.
Listen now: www.buzzsprout.com/1788148/epis...
#SocialWork #SocialCare
In this episode, we speak to Denise Turner about how we might be able to improve our attitudes and guidelines on how to deal with dogs within social work.
Listen now: www.buzzsprout.com/1788148/epis...
#SocialWork #SocialCare
What services best support children exploited by criminal gangs?
🧒 This study explores referral routes, service pathways & outcomes.
Led by Nina Maxwell.
🔗 buff.ly/3tEoYKX
#ResearchWednesday
🧒 This study explores referral routes, service pathways & outcomes.
Led by Nina Maxwell.
🔗 buff.ly/3tEoYKX
#ResearchWednesday
What are the service outcomes for criminally exploited children? – CASCADE
CASCADE
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November 12, 2025 at 12:03 PM
What services best support children exploited by criminal gangs?
🧒 This study explores referral routes, service pathways & outcomes.
Led by Nina Maxwell.
🔗 buff.ly/3tEoYKX
#ResearchWednesday
🧒 This study explores referral routes, service pathways & outcomes.
Led by Nina Maxwell.
🔗 buff.ly/3tEoYKX
#ResearchWednesday
November is National Care Leavers' Month! 💜
We'll be sharing research & resources from across CASCADE & ExChange Wales that supports care leavers & highlights the voices of young people with lived experience.
Keep an eye out on socials & find out more:
buff.ly/8iriqRM
#NCLM2025 #CareLeavers
We'll be sharing research & resources from across CASCADE & ExChange Wales that supports care leavers & highlights the voices of young people with lived experience.
Keep an eye out on socials & find out more:
buff.ly/8iriqRM
#NCLM2025 #CareLeavers
November 11, 2025 at 12:15 PM
November is National Care Leavers' Month! 💜
We'll be sharing research & resources from across CASCADE & ExChange Wales that supports care leavers & highlights the voices of young people with lived experience.
Keep an eye out on socials & find out more:
buff.ly/8iriqRM
#NCLM2025 #CareLeavers
We'll be sharing research & resources from across CASCADE & ExChange Wales that supports care leavers & highlights the voices of young people with lived experience.
Keep an eye out on socials & find out more:
buff.ly/8iriqRM
#NCLM2025 #CareLeavers
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Our next podcast episode comes out *this* Wednesday!
Subscribe on and be notified of upcoming episodes: www.buzzsprout.com/1788148
This month we talked to Denise Turner about the importance of being professionals in how we deal with dogs in social care.
Here's a preview 👇
#SocialWork
Subscribe on and be notified of upcoming episodes: www.buzzsprout.com/1788148
This month we talked to Denise Turner about the importance of being professionals in how we deal with dogs in social care.
Here's a preview 👇
#SocialWork
November 10, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Our next podcast episode comes out *this* Wednesday!
Subscribe on and be notified of upcoming episodes: www.buzzsprout.com/1788148
This month we talked to Denise Turner about the importance of being professionals in how we deal with dogs in social care.
Here's a preview 👇
#SocialWork
Subscribe on and be notified of upcoming episodes: www.buzzsprout.com/1788148
This month we talked to Denise Turner about the importance of being professionals in how we deal with dogs in social care.
Here's a preview 👇
#SocialWork
Do care-experienced young people get the mental health support they need?
🧠 This PhD explores service gaps and solutions by Bridget Handley.
🔗 buff.ly/CowvJ6r
#ResearchWednesday
🧠 This PhD explores service gaps and solutions by Bridget Handley.
🔗 buff.ly/CowvJ6r
#ResearchWednesday
Falling Between the Gaps PhD studentship – CASCADE
CASCADE
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November 5, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Do care-experienced young people get the mental health support they need?
🧠 This PhD explores service gaps and solutions by Bridget Handley.
🔗 buff.ly/CowvJ6r
#ResearchWednesday
🧠 This PhD explores service gaps and solutions by Bridget Handley.
🔗 buff.ly/CowvJ6r
#ResearchWednesday
This webinar is happening next week! Don't miss out, sign up today. 👇
"Creating and Managing a Parent Advocacy Programme."
Speakers: David Tobis, P.h.D, Clive Diaz and Kar-Man Au.
📅 Weds 12th Nov
⏰ 17:00 - 18:00 (GMT)
📍 Online, Teams
Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/71c20d... (1/3)
"Creating and Managing a Parent Advocacy Programme."
Speakers: David Tobis, P.h.D, Clive Diaz and Kar-Man Au.
📅 Weds 12th Nov
⏰ 17:00 - 18:00 (GMT)
📍 Online, Teams
Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/71c20d... (1/3)
November 3, 2025 at 2:56 PM
What affects the chances of children’s successful reunification with their birth families from care?
🏠 This study explores reunification practices and outcomes in Wales.
🔗 buff.ly/C7Fo1yn
#ResearchWednesday
🏠 This study explores reunification practices and outcomes in Wales.
🔗 buff.ly/C7Fo1yn
#ResearchWednesday
Returning Home from Care – CASCADE
CASCADE
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October 29, 2025 at 12:04 PM
What affects the chances of children’s successful reunification with their birth families from care?
🏠 This study explores reunification practices and outcomes in Wales.
🔗 buff.ly/C7Fo1yn
#ResearchWednesday
🏠 This study explores reunification practices and outcomes in Wales.
🔗 buff.ly/C7Fo1yn
#ResearchWednesday
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Missed our webinar last week with Paul Andell?
Catch it now on our YouTube channel:
📺 youtu.be/Tc1he6VA4vc
You can also sign up to our final webinar for our Autumn conference series with Sarah Goff on the 4th November via our website: www.exchangewales.org/event/fallin...
#SocialCare #CCE
Catch it now on our YouTube channel:
📺 youtu.be/Tc1he6VA4vc
You can also sign up to our final webinar for our Autumn conference series with Sarah Goff on the 4th November via our website: www.exchangewales.org/event/fallin...
#SocialCare #CCE
Missing & Lost: Missing Children, Social Harm & Structural Violence - Paul Andell | ExChange Wales
In this webinar Dr Paul Andell discusses the phenomenon of children going missing from care, situating these experiences within wider frameworks of structural violence, social harm, and institutional…
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October 27, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Missed our webinar last week with Paul Andell?
Catch it now on our YouTube channel:
📺 youtu.be/Tc1he6VA4vc
You can also sign up to our final webinar for our Autumn conference series with Sarah Goff on the 4th November via our website: www.exchangewales.org/event/fallin...
#SocialCare #CCE
Catch it now on our YouTube channel:
📺 youtu.be/Tc1he6VA4vc
You can also sign up to our final webinar for our Autumn conference series with Sarah Goff on the 4th November via our website: www.exchangewales.org/event/fallin...
#SocialCare #CCE
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🎧 Have you listened to the new episode of our podcast yet?
In our latest episode, Finn Madell & Steve Baguley discuss transitional safeguarding for children and young people and using MACE meetings to improve these processes.
Listen here: www.buzzsprout.com/1788148/epis...
#SocialCare #CCE
In our latest episode, Finn Madell & Steve Baguley discuss transitional safeguarding for children and young people and using MACE meetings to improve these processes.
Listen here: www.buzzsprout.com/1788148/epis...
#SocialCare #CCE
October 24, 2025 at 11:15 AM
🎧 Have you listened to the new episode of our podcast yet?
In our latest episode, Finn Madell & Steve Baguley discuss transitional safeguarding for children and young people and using MACE meetings to improve these processes.
Listen here: www.buzzsprout.com/1788148/epis...
#SocialCare #CCE
In our latest episode, Finn Madell & Steve Baguley discuss transitional safeguarding for children and young people and using MACE meetings to improve these processes.
Listen here: www.buzzsprout.com/1788148/epis...
#SocialCare #CCE
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Last week we were joined by Sharon Maciver and Andrew Percival from Action for Children for a webinar on 'Strengthening the System for CEC: From Awareness to Action' for our Autumn conference.
If you missed it, you can catch back on our YouTube channel!
➡️ youtu.be/XKxTkhuEzpw
#SocialCare #SAFCEC
If you missed it, you can catch back on our YouTube channel!
➡️ youtu.be/XKxTkhuEzpw
#SocialCare #SAFCEC
Strengthening the System for CEC: From Awareness to Action - Sharon Maciver | ExChange Wales
Across the UK, and particularly in Wales, there is growing awareness of the criminal exploitation of children, however practitioners remain confused about what truly works to support them.
This…
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October 22, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Last week we were joined by Sharon Maciver and Andrew Percival from Action for Children for a webinar on 'Strengthening the System for CEC: From Awareness to Action' for our Autumn conference.
If you missed it, you can catch back on our YouTube channel!
➡️ youtu.be/XKxTkhuEzpw
#SocialCare #SAFCEC
If you missed it, you can catch back on our YouTube channel!
➡️ youtu.be/XKxTkhuEzpw
#SocialCare #SAFCEC
How can we support children with a parent in prison?
🧒 This project explores needs and good practice across Wales.
Led by Prof Alyson Rees.
🔗 buff.ly/nU2Mo0W
#ResearchWednesday
🧒 This project explores needs and good practice across Wales.
Led by Prof Alyson Rees.
🔗 buff.ly/nU2Mo0W
#ResearchWednesday
ASPIRE – CASCADE
CASCADE
cascadewales.org
October 22, 2025 at 11:03 AM
How can we support children with a parent in prison?
🧒 This project explores needs and good practice across Wales.
Led by Prof Alyson Rees.
🔗 buff.ly/nU2Mo0W
#ResearchWednesday
🧒 This project explores needs and good practice across Wales.
Led by Prof Alyson Rees.
🔗 buff.ly/nU2Mo0W
#ResearchWednesday
Reposted by CASCADE
Register today! 👇
'Creating & Managing a Parent Advocacy Programme'
📅 Weds 12th Nov
⏰ 5pm (GMT)
📍 Online
This session includes insight from professional & lived experience experts David Tobis, Kar Man Au & Clive Diaz.
Find out more & sign up: buff.ly/7gkceN1
'Creating & Managing a Parent Advocacy Programme'
📅 Weds 12th Nov
⏰ 5pm (GMT)
📍 Online
This session includes insight from professional & lived experience experts David Tobis, Kar Man Au & Clive Diaz.
Find out more & sign up: buff.ly/7gkceN1
October 20, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Register today! 👇
'Creating & Managing a Parent Advocacy Programme'
📅 Weds 12th Nov
⏰ 5pm (GMT)
📍 Online
This session includes insight from professional & lived experience experts David Tobis, Kar Man Au & Clive Diaz.
Find out more & sign up: buff.ly/7gkceN1
'Creating & Managing a Parent Advocacy Programme'
📅 Weds 12th Nov
⏰ 5pm (GMT)
📍 Online
This session includes insight from professional & lived experience experts David Tobis, Kar Man Au & Clive Diaz.
Find out more & sign up: buff.ly/7gkceN1
Reposted by CASCADE
🎧 Our latest podcast episode is out now!
'Improving Transitional Safeguarding' with Steve Baguley & Finn Madell
Listen now: www.buzzsprout.com/1788148/epis...
... or on your podcast platform of choice! 🔉
#SocialCare #CCE #ExChangeWalesPod #TransitionalSafeguarding @cascaderesearch.bsky.social
'Improving Transitional Safeguarding' with Steve Baguley & Finn Madell
Listen now: www.buzzsprout.com/1788148/epis...
... or on your podcast platform of choice! 🔉
#SocialCare #CCE #ExChangeWalesPod #TransitionalSafeguarding @cascaderesearch.bsky.social
October 15, 2025 at 2:06 PM
🎧 Our latest podcast episode is out now!
'Improving Transitional Safeguarding' with Steve Baguley & Finn Madell
Listen now: www.buzzsprout.com/1788148/epis...
... or on your podcast platform of choice! 🔉
#SocialCare #CCE #ExChangeWalesPod #TransitionalSafeguarding @cascaderesearch.bsky.social
'Improving Transitional Safeguarding' with Steve Baguley & Finn Madell
Listen now: www.buzzsprout.com/1788148/epis...
... or on your podcast platform of choice! 🔉
#SocialCare #CCE #ExChangeWalesPod #TransitionalSafeguarding @cascaderesearch.bsky.social
What’s the impact of police presence in schools?
🚓 This study evaluates how different models affect youth wellbeing and trust.
🔗 buff.ly/QhqPTDK
#ResearchWednesday
🚓 This study evaluates how different models affect youth wellbeing and trust.
🔗 buff.ly/QhqPTDK
#ResearchWednesday
Police in Schools – CASCADE
CASCADE
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October 15, 2025 at 11:03 AM
What’s the impact of police presence in schools?
🚓 This study evaluates how different models affect youth wellbeing and trust.
🔗 buff.ly/QhqPTDK
#ResearchWednesday
🚓 This study evaluates how different models affect youth wellbeing and trust.
🔗 buff.ly/QhqPTDK
#ResearchWednesday
Reposted by CASCADE
WEBINAR: Creating & Managing a Parent Advocacy Programme
📣 David Tobis, P.h.D
📅 Weds 12th Nov
⏰ 5 - 6pm
📍 Online, Teams
Sign up: buff.ly/EEKbB50
This presentation focuses on how to create & manage a parent advocacy programme that supports parents, helps families & improves child welfare systems.
📣 David Tobis, P.h.D
📅 Weds 12th Nov
⏰ 5 - 6pm
📍 Online, Teams
Sign up: buff.ly/EEKbB50
This presentation focuses on how to create & manage a parent advocacy programme that supports parents, helps families & improves child welfare systems.
October 13, 2025 at 10:46 AM
WEBINAR: Creating & Managing a Parent Advocacy Programme
📣 David Tobis, P.h.D
📅 Weds 12th Nov
⏰ 5 - 6pm
📍 Online, Teams
Sign up: buff.ly/EEKbB50
This presentation focuses on how to create & manage a parent advocacy programme that supports parents, helps families & improves child welfare systems.
📣 David Tobis, P.h.D
📅 Weds 12th Nov
⏰ 5 - 6pm
📍 Online, Teams
Sign up: buff.ly/EEKbB50
This presentation focuses on how to create & manage a parent advocacy programme that supports parents, helps families & improves child welfare systems.
Reposted by CASCADE
ExChange Wales had the pleasure of interviewing Michelle & Richard from Grand Ambition about the production company's acclaimed stage play 'Hot Chicks', which tells a powerful story about child criminal exploitation in Swansea. 🎬 🎭
📺 Watch now: youtu.be/FrXygtOPgMs
#CEC @grandambition.bsky.social
📺 Watch now: youtu.be/FrXygtOPgMs
#CEC @grandambition.bsky.social
Interview with Michelle McTernan and Richard Mylan - Grand Ambition | ExChange Wales
ExChange Wales had the pleasure of interviewing Michelle and Richard from Grand Ambition about the production company's acclaimed stage play 'Hot Chicks', which tells a powerful story about child…
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October 9, 2025 at 4:07 PM
ExChange Wales had the pleasure of interviewing Michelle & Richard from Grand Ambition about the production company's acclaimed stage play 'Hot Chicks', which tells a powerful story about child criminal exploitation in Swansea. 🎬 🎭
📺 Watch now: youtu.be/FrXygtOPgMs
#CEC @grandambition.bsky.social
📺 Watch now: youtu.be/FrXygtOPgMs
#CEC @grandambition.bsky.social
How does regulation affect residential childcare workers?
🏠 This study compares England and Wales to assess the impact on care quality.
🔗 buff.ly/wdT9rD5
#ResearchWednesday
🏠 This study compares England and Wales to assess the impact on care quality.
🔗 buff.ly/wdT9rD5
#ResearchWednesday
The impact of regulation and registration on the residential childcare workforce: comparing England and Wales. – CASCADE
CASCADE
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October 8, 2025 at 11:03 AM
How does regulation affect residential childcare workers?
🏠 This study compares England and Wales to assess the impact on care quality.
🔗 buff.ly/wdT9rD5
#ResearchWednesday
🏠 This study compares England and Wales to assess the impact on care quality.
🔗 buff.ly/wdT9rD5
#ResearchWednesday
Kinship care is more prevalent than foster care or adoption, but we know less about these families.
This #KinshipCareWeek, check out our latest blog 'What we still don't know about kinship care' and get in touch with us about your priorities for kinship care!
➡️ buff.ly/PiJSF8n
#KinshipCare
This #KinshipCareWeek, check out our latest blog 'What we still don't know about kinship care' and get in touch with us about your priorities for kinship care!
➡️ buff.ly/PiJSF8n
#KinshipCare
October 7, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Kinship care is more prevalent than foster care or adoption, but we know less about these families.
This #KinshipCareWeek, check out our latest blog 'What we still don't know about kinship care' and get in touch with us about your priorities for kinship care!
➡️ buff.ly/PiJSF8n
#KinshipCare
This #KinshipCareWeek, check out our latest blog 'What we still don't know about kinship care' and get in touch with us about your priorities for kinship care!
➡️ buff.ly/PiJSF8n
#KinshipCare