Spring 2009
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Big issue
Unemployment is up and the economy is on the rocks, so what are the employment prospects for young care leavers? They could improve if innovative schemes and long-term support are mainstreamed says Laurence Pollock
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Practical fostering
Managing behaviour is one of the most critical skills in looking after children and young people. Everyone needs safety valves.
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Profile
With the shortage of foster carers, helping children to stay with their families is vital. Support foster care can do this thanks to people like Katy and Pam. They talked to Victoria Neumark
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Problem shared
...trying to solve the insurance muddle
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Proudest moment
Victoria Cox, 14, Dudley
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Straight talking
Sheila Melzak has powerful insights into children scarred by international conflicts. She talked to Laurence Pollock about young asylum seekers’ need for good fostering services
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Letters
Making sure you get the right financial support for young mothers
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Letters
Are we living in a democracy?
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Letters
Why should living in London give you a bigger allowance?
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Letters
Whether you smoke in or out of the home, you are taking away the child's ability to choose
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Letters
Don't discriminate against foster carers who smoke
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Letters
Encouraging children to engage with books



