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Asking for help is crucial for foster carers to ensure the well-being of both themselves and the children in their care. Fostering is a demanding,
As her husband contemplates accessing his care records, social work trainer and consultant Sophie Baker discusses how practitioners can ensure children reading their files
Hi I’m Agatha, a seasoned foster carer – I’ve been approved for over 15 years now so I think I have a bit of
We often get asked whether someone can foster if they have pets, so we thought we’d ask a few of our carers about the
Decking the Halls with Foster Kids ‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, except for a

Undergoing a fostering assessment is a very thorough, intrusive process that helps ensure you’re prepared for the responsibilities of being a foster carer. Here’s

Fostering a child is one of the most rewarding things a person can do but it’s also widely misunderstood. Many potential foster carers
They’re not naughty, they’re hurting Foster children often come with deep emotional wounds, and their behaviours are usually a reflection of the pain, trauma,
Did you know that next week is Neurodiversity Celebration Week (18th – 24th of March 2024)? It’s a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about

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