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Comment on Making money out of abused and neglected children? by Jack Rose

Jack Rose — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:22:05 +0000

Sad situation there! There’s been some adoption brew haha here in the U.S. too, particularly calling into question evangelicals. Hopefully some good corrective stuff for the Church to chew on, as well as a continue re-affirmation and calling to the Church. Here’s a short summary from Piper, along with 10 statements he believes should be made in response: http://www.desiringgod.org/blog/posts/christian-adoption-disavowals-and-affirmations

Comment on Making money out of abused and neglected children? by krishkandiah

krishkandiah — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:50:24 +0000

Ed is really passionate about this and I really respect him. Just a little frustrated that we can't engage him.

Comment on Making money out of abused and neglected children? by Claire Charter

Claire Charter — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:44:29 +0000

This sounds bad Krish…maybe private companies should invest in their LA’s instead. But I guess there’s no glory and no profit in that!
Our adopted daughter was with agency foster carers and you sometimes felt that there were problems with communication between the LA and the agency. Also that the agency had different ideas about fostering than the LA.
The fact our daughter was with agency FC’s I feel did contribute to the speed of her placement with us and the shortness of the introductions! Which was good for us of course.
I think the agency fees are really squeezing LA’s. Less money less children can be helped.
I’ve met Edward Timpson at an event and he seemed so passionate about A and F….shame he’s not wanted to be part of HFG.
Thank you for tirelessly advocating for the vulnerable children in this country

Comment on Making money out of abused and neglected children? by Danny Webster

Danny Webster — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:40:39 +0000

You're absolutely right about this - and it's shocking the government are endorsing companies which are costing local authorities a lot of money to provide foster services. This was one of the motivators behind the Southampton recruitment drive, the saving for the council of placing a child with a family handled through their social services rather than a private company is £500 per week. So by finding 40 families to meet the shortfall they can provide homes for vulnerable children and save the council over £1million a year.

Comment on Making money out of abused and neglected children? by Ben Niblett

Ben Niblett — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:09:26 +0000

Hi Krish

I quite agree.

But Edward Timpson's parents have fostered many children; I think he's genuinely motivated by a desire for service and not by ideology. Which means if you do ever get to meet him and you can reassure him you're not grinding a political axe, you're in with a chance of convincing him that this is an area where markets solutions aren't the best ones.

Comment on Making money out of abused and neglected children? by Fiona Ferguson

Fiona Ferguson — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:03:52 +0000

Great article just put this on my Facebook , I am aware how much I independent agencies make . During my time with my children , I spoke to a many foster careers who say they go with I dependant agencies because they pay more than local authority .I remember one contact meeting with siblings , we were struggling financially to manage .Foster careers turned up in a brand new people carrier paid for by their agency and just come back from a foreign holiday .

Comment on Making money out of abused and neglected children? by Stuart Pascall

Stuart Pascall — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:54:48 +0000

With a daughter and son in law who have just adopted 3children, I am outraged, tho not surprised, at such a cynical approach to arguably our most precious resource-children. And vulnerable ones at that! Keep venting away Krish. It's a great job you are doing

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Comment on 5 things I enjoyed about day 2 of the HTB leadership conference by Ralph Kucera

Ralph Kucera — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:01:35 +0000

So wonderful to hear of the integration of thoughtful, critical thinking & the Spirit empowered prophetic preaching, as well as the gracious ecumenism that begins to fulfill our Lord's high priestly prayer of "ALL being one, as He & the Father & Spirit are one..." Though I live across the pond, I have a deep affection & connection with the UK because of dearly loved ones I know there from my travels with John Wimber. Thanks for edifying us across the pond in the USA!

Comment on 5 things I enjoyed about day 2 of the HTB leadership conference by Ian Matthews

Ian Matthews — Wed, 15 May 2013 10:55:41 +0000

Hi Krish. Thanks for this. Isn't there a danger that we are too willing to push those we disagree with into a 'low truth' quadrant where in reality they may be as committed to 'truth', but have just come to different conclusions?