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As a foster carer, you do such incredibly important and demanding work, therefore it is vital that you take care of your wellbeing. Thinking
NSPCC Learning has published a news story about the launch of Childline’s ‘Where We Stand’ videos. ‘Where We Stand’ is a four-part YouTube series
Foster carers play a vital and increasingly complex role in supporting children to navigate their online lives safely. Especially as the digital world is
There can be nothing more stressful, upsetting and worrying for a foster carer than when told an allegation has been made against them. It
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

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