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Month: May 2024

How Do Independent Fostering Agencies Work?

14 May 2024

Independent fostering agencies play a crucial role in supporting foster families and ensuring that children in need of care receive the best possible support. In Wales, independent fostering agencies focus on providing comprehensive support to foster carers so that they in turn, can offer the highest level of care to the children they look after. This blog post…

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ADHD 101 For Foster Care in Wales

14 May 2024

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on ADHD 101 for foster care in Wales. If you're fostering a child with ADHD, it's crucial to understand their unique needs and how to support them effectively. This blog will provide essential insights on ADHD in the context of foster care in Wales, empowering foster parents with knowledge and strategies for creating…

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The Unseen Heroes of Foster Family Agencies

13 May 2024

In this blog we hope to draw attention to some of the unsung heroes of foster family agencies. We will take a deep dive into the role that independent fostering agencies play in shaping the lives of vulnerable children and who’s responsible for each success. Introduction to the Vital Role of Foster Family Agencies Independent foster care agencies…

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How To Become A Foster Parent If You Run a Business From Home

10 May 2024

If you run a business from home, you may be wondering if it's feasible to become a foster parent whilst managing your professional responsibilities. With careful planning and consideration, it is absolutely possible to become a foster parent whilst running a business from home; in some cases, running a business from home makes you an ideal candidate to…

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What Happens if a Child Has a Sudden Medical or Behavioural Crisis?

There are moments in fostering that can feel sudden and overwhelming. A high temperature in the middle of the night. A panic response that escalates quickly. A situation that changes in minutes rather than hours. When you are caring for children in care, knowing what to do in those moments,…

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Emergency Phone Lines, On-Call Link Workers, and Respite Care for Foster Carers: What’s Available?

Fostering is built on stability, consistency and care, but that does not mean it is always straightforward. There will be evenings that feel heavier than expected. Phone calls you did not plan for. Moments where you simply need reassurance that you are handling something in the right way. The difference…

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