Resources
TACT Fostering & Adoption Manifesto for Children in Care
TACT sets out reforms of the care system that should be priority for the incoming government in this Manifesto.
Fostering Outcomes report 2008-09
The report presents TACT's outcomes for 2008-09. The results follow central government's targets required of local authorities and the outcomes from the Every Child Matters agenda.
Providing brighter futures for children and young people in care
This brochure presents TACT, our fostering and adoption services but also other work we do such as consultancy, campaigning and fundraising.
Website
Research in practice (rip)
Research in practice (rip) is a network of partner agencies committed to the use of evidence-informed practice to promote positive outcomes for vulnerable children and families.
The National Children's Bureau (NCB)
NCB is a charity dedicated to advancing the health and well-being of all children and young people across every aspect of their lives and providing them with a powerful and authoritative voice.
Responses
TACT’s Briefing on the Academies Bill
TACT raises concerns over the admissions criteria relating to looked after children for schools wishing to be given academy status
TACT's response to the DCSF's leaving care consultation
TACT responds to the DCSF's consultation - Planning Transition to Adulthood for Looked After Children
TACT's response to the DCSF consultation on exemption amending childcare registration requirements
TACT responses to the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) consultation on exemption of childcare arrangements between friends that are not for monetary payment from registration under the Childcare Act 2006.
TACT's response to the DCSF consultation paper for NMS in Fostering
TACT responses to the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) consultation on revising the National Minimum Standards (NMS) for Fostering.
TACT's response to the Youth Justice Board’s review
TACT responds to the Youth Justice Board (YJB)'s consultation of its governance and operating arrangements.
TACT's response to the Children & Young People Welsh Committee
TACT gives evidence to the Children & Young People Committee of the National Assembly for Wales regarding the arrangements for the placement of children into care in Wales
Response to the Youth Crime Action Plan
Children Law UK (part of TACT)'s response to the Youth Crime Action Plan
TACT Adoption Review
TACT written evidence for the Conservative Party.
TACT Children's Rights review
The Adolescent and Children’s Trust (TACT) responds to the Joint Committee on Human Rights call for evidence into children’s rights.
Research reports
Aspirations: The views of foster children and their carers
This is the research summary of the study which aims to provide evidence around the outcomes of children in TACT foster care.
