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We care. We empower.
We never give up. This is us.
Everyone at CANW is focussed on our mission to inspire young people’s lives and change their futures through the support we give and the values we hold.
At CANW we have an experienced and caring fostering team who provide excellent support for all our potential and current foster carers. We aim to support you so that you can focus on supporting your foster child or children. We build friendships so you can help rebuild lives.
Foster Care Team
Julie Dawkins
Head of Service: Care & AccommodationCANW’s values and not for profit commitment to helping vulnerable children and adults, inspired and still motivates me!
Ian Charnock
Team Manager
Jan B
Fostering Development ManagerI started out at CANW as a social work student - way back in 2002/2003, and had always considered that one day I would come back to CANW. I feel passionate about the values we hold at CANW, and I enjoy working alongside our foster carers, seeing the positive difference they make each day. The team is fantastic, and I enjoy the different challenges and experiences that my role brings, working in the fostering team.
Lucy Singleton
Supervising Social WorkerI work for CANW because I am passionate, dedicated, caring and I am excited for the new challenges and achievements ahead. I became a social worker to be the voice for those who don’t feel heard.
Luke Davin
Supervising Social Worker
Zoe Harwood
Supervising Social Worker
Ursula Gill
Advanced Practitioner
Jason Lewicki
Support & Engagement CoordinatorOur “goal” is to genuinely be driven to provide the best possible experience to our young people and give them better options. We are not run for profit, no one “profits” from the care of our young people, they are not seen as a business asset.
Amanda Hayes
Foster Care Development WorkerI work for CANW because I am passionate about the organisation and I want to be part of the difference we make to children and young people lives.
Business Support Team
Anne Ainsworth
Panel & Training AdministratorAfter working in banking and corporate environments all my working life I wanted a change; working for CANW and seeing the positive work undertaken with children and families is inspiring every day.
Andi Newborough
Senior Placement OfficerCANW isn't just an organisation, it's a family which is why I feel at home here.
Rebecca Dean
Business Support AdminI love knowing I make a difference to the lives of children by finding them foster homes.
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Key contacts
Tel:
0800 634 5300
Email:
placements@canw.org.uk
Address:
CANW
Whalley Road
Wilpshire
Blackburn
BB1 9LL