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Month: May 2023

Foster Care Fortnight 2023

18 May 2023

This years Foster Care Fortnight theme is Fostering Communities. We are so proud to be a part of the fostering community, and we spoke to members of the Family Fostering Partners Team to ask them what being part of the fostering community means to them… Managing director Judith explained that “Fostering is incredibly rewarding – but it is…

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Preparing your home to welcome a child

17 May 2023

As a prospective foster parent, creating a welcoming home environment for a child in your care is one of the most important things you can do to ensure their safety, comfort, and happiness. Here are some tips and advice for creating a welcoming home environment prior to a child coming to stay with you: Provide a Comfortable Bedroom…

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Does new technology have a place in fostering?

11 May 2023

With everybody talking about ‘AI taking over the world’, we believe that some things are better off ‘old school’! We know the frustration of asking a ‘chat bot’ a question and going around and around in circles whilst it try’s (and often fails) to figure out what you mean! Did you know that if you use the ‘chat…

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Thinking about fostering?

Whether you have questions, want to learn more about fostering, or are thinking about becoming a foster carer, get in touch with us.

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How to Access Foster Parent Respite Care

Fostering does not follow a set pattern. Some weeks feel settled and manageable, and others can feel a bit more full on, even when everything is going well. It is not always about something being wrong. Sometimes you just need a bit of time to catch up on everything else…

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Respite Foster Care – Short Term Support Options for Carers and Children

Respite foster care is one of those parts of fostering that people often hear about, but do not always fully understand until they need it. Every fostering household is different. Some carers are supporting a child long term, others are helping through a shorter period of change, and many are…

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