Black Lives Matter
The ‘Black Lives Matter’ campaign has brought issues of racism to the forefront of our minds
The tragic death of George Floyd in the USA and the international response through the ‘Black Lives Matter’ campaign has brought issues of racism to the forefront of our minds. NAFP acknowledges and understands that there are institutional flaws in our system that impact so negatively on the lives of black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) children and families. BAME children are over represented in the care system which has been the case for some time. And recent evidence has shown that the Covid-19 pandemic has also disproportionately impacted on BAME people. These are matters challenge all of us supporting children in foster care and we will work to address these issues with our partners across the fostering sector. We commit to educating ourselves and our response will be aimed at making a positive difference to the lives of BAME children, families, foster carers and social workers. And we will continue to listen to, learn from and amplify the voices of our BAME friends, families and colleagues.
Here are responses from some of our members:
Black Lives Matter, Black Childhoods Matter, Action for Children
Black Lives Matter, AFA Fostering
Black Lives Matter: Resources, Anchor Foster Care
Black Lives Matter, Blue Sky Fostering
Black Lives Matter: Statement & Resources, Compass Fostering
The Story of Dr Paul Stephenson OBE, Family Fostering Partners
An open statement on Black Lives Matter from our CEO, Nexus Fostering
George Floyd case and Black Lives Matter, Sunbeam Fostering
Our Continued Commitment to Anti-Racism and Anti-Discrimination, Team Fostering
Other resources:
Ethnicity facts and figures: adopted and looked after children (England) gov.uk
Black Lives Matter: Book lists for ages 0-16+, National Literacy Trust 4Jun20
How young black people in care made their voices heard, Mike Stein, The Conversation 25Jun20
The School That Tried to End Racism, Channel 4 25Jun20
A Parent's Guide to Black Lives Matter and A Guide to Black History Month, Yoopies 15Oct20
