Spotlight on Foster Care Practice Webinar #1 - Intro to Foster Care

The Task Force on Foster Care of the Transforming Children's Care Global Collaborative Platform held the first spotlight webinar series on foster care practice on 7 April 2022.

This webinar provided an introduction to the series and included presentations on:

- an overview of existing global guidance in Foster Care;
- an examination of how Foster Care is significant to care reform;
- a review of types of Foster Care; and
- an exploration of the personal experience of being a Foster Carer.

Presenters:

Louise Cox, International Programme Manager, Martin James Foundation

Barbra Aber, Regional Family Care Advisor, Catholic Relief Services

Lourenza Foghill, National Director, One Child One Family Hope and Homes for Children South Africa

Tammy-Jo Matthews, Foster Carer, All-4-One-Child project for First Community Resource Centre, in partnership with Hope and Homes for Children South Africa

Rose Aaca, Senior Probation and Welfare Officer, Uganda