Mark Owers
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Mark Owers
@markowers73
Care system expert and proud social worker. Striving for a kinder, more compassionate care system.
“Adoption support is very close to my heart as, before I joined Love Island, I worked as a children’s social worker and specialised in post-adoption support.” - Sanam Harrinanan Tune in to hear more at: fal.cn/3zfHX #YouCanAdopt
Delighted that @FamilyRightsGp has got £ to explore how the #Lifelong Links approach (designed for children in care), could be used to enable adopted children to safely know birth relatives & other people that are meaningful for them.
The support adoptive families receive along their adoption journey can be invaluable ❤️ Whether it's from your agency, social worker, or a support group, having a support system is essential in navigating adoption. Learn more at: fal.cn/3zerK #YouCanAdopt
"We need local leaders to develop a better understanding of needs, spend and outcomes, and what that tells us about the state of local delivery, and the system as a whole." IMPOWER Advisor @markowers73 reflects on #ncasc22 #localgov @ncasc22 impower.co.uk/insights/mark-…
A really important piece to ensure children’s relationships are valued and their identity respected @ADCStweets @CVAA_UK @AdoptionUK @PACUKadoption @CoramBAAF @prof_beth_neil @markowers73 Support for birth families is critical to help them meet their child’s continuing needs.