Kinship Care - or family and friends care and relative care - is increasingly a potential alternative placement for children in need. Research shows that 72% of placements with family and friends were still stable after two years of care, but these placements present challenges for children’s services, children and kinship carers. To find out more, Partners can book a place on this conference in Newcastle, 25 November. Book on-line or contact events.rip@sheffield.ac.uk
stories from the network
don't stick it - stop it! Inspired by the strength of compelling research findings, Mencap embarked on an evidence-based campaign aimed to stop disablist bullying. Over a year since the launch, Mencap reflects on the impact so far. Read the full story here For more information on this year's Anti-Bullying Week (17-21 November) see here
Wales College
The annual Wales College Link Officer meeting is being held at Llandrindod Wells (4 and 5 November.) The programme includes speakers from the Wales Assembly, the SSIA, and some researchers, together with examples of good practice from across the 22 Wales Authorities. Click here for the programme. To find out more about the Wales College click here.
Kinship Care - or family and friends care and relative care - is increasingly a potential alternative placement for children in need. Research shows that 72% of placements with family and friends were still stable after two years of care, but these placements present challenges for children’s services, children and kinship carers. To find out more, Partners can book a place on 
