Independent Fostering Agencies

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          "name": "CAPSTONE FOSTER CARE (SOUTH WEST) LIMITED"
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        "streetAddress": "The Castle, High Street"
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        "streetAddress": "Unit 2, Greenbox, Westonhall Road,  Stoke Prior"
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    "description": "Hampshire County Council\u0027s Children Services Directorate is seeking to commission a range of IFA (independent fostering agencies) to support our looked after children cohort.\nThe new service will need to cover fostering arrangements for;\nStandard Foster Placements including Respite\nParent \u0026 Child Foster Placements\nChildren with Complex/Challenging Behaviours\nChildren with Disabilities/Complex Healthcare Needs\nSeparated Children\nThis list is not exhaustive and the register/framework/insert name here will be flexible to capture additional fostering requirements that may emerge.\nThe priority of any arrangements will be to secure Hampshire placements for Hampshire children and Young People to support with their education, training, contact, and in order to maintain other existing support networks such as friends and other family members.",
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