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Impact: The network now has over 120 local authorities and independent providers represented, positioning Home for Good as a key influencer in national policy and practice for supported lodgings. Through the Network, we have facilitated a sea change in both national and local government about the opportunity within supported lodgings.
Action: Established a national network for local authorities and organisations providing supported lodgings.
Inquiry into Adoption Leave for Self-Employed Adopters
(2022 - 2023)
Impact: The Minister for Small Business committed to addressing the issue, agreeing to engage with key government departments.
Action: Conducted an inquiry through the APPG on adoption leave parity for self-employed adopters.
Engagement with the Review of Children’s Social Care in England
(2021- 2022)
Impact: Influenced the final report to adopt key recommendations, including lifelong guardianship orders, expanded use of supported lodgings, and greater involvement with community groups.
Action: Led multiple initiatives, including an Open Letter on racial disparity, roundtables exploring the merits of Lifelong Guardianship Orders, and published multiple reports advocating for the expansion of supported lodgings; increased adoption stability; the potential of the Church to be recognised in supporting children and families
Launched the Five Star Campaign
(2019 - 2021)
Impact: The Government introduced new regulations, including a ban on unregistered care for under-18s, and developed national quality standards.
Action: Called for a ban on unregistered care provision and advocated for better regulations, and increased use of supported lodgings to address sufficiency challenges.
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