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Can You Foster With A Criminal Record?

19 January 2024

Fostering is a rewarding experience for both the foster parent and the child in need of a loving home. However, many potential foster parents wonder if they can embark on this journey with a criminal record. In this blog post, we will explore the possibilities and shed light on the question 'can you foster with a criminal record',…

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Fostering Teenagers and Finding Hobbies: Nurturing Passions in Adolescence

3 January 2024

Fostering teenagers is a unique journey that comes with its own set of challenges and rewards. Adolescence is a crucial period of self-discovery, and foster parents play a pivotal role in shaping the experiences of teenagers during these formative years. In this blog post, we'll explore the world of fostering teenagers and dive into the importance of nurturing…

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Building Strong Bonds: The Transformative Impact of Long Term Fostering on Children’s Attachment

3 January 2024

Fostering provides a lifeline for children in need, offering them a chance for stability, love, and a brighter future. There are a number of different forms of foster care, and we’ve got details on each type of fostering on our dedicated webpage. In this blog post, we will explore the concept of long term fostering and delve into…

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Embracing Hope, Parent and Child Fostering with Family Fostering Partners

3 January 2024

Parent and Child Fostering is a specialist form of fostering that aims to support parents and their newborn child to stay together. There is desperate need for individuals who have the skills and knowledge required for offer this unique form of care. If supporting a Parent and Child to stay together is something you’re interested in exploring, then…

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Role of Fostering Agencies in Providing Support and Resources

3 January 2024

Foster care plays a pivotal role in providing vulnerable children with a safe and nurturing environment, offering them a chance at a brighter future. Behind the scenes, fostering agencies are there to support foster parents and to work tirelessly to ensurethe success of children and young people in their care. That’s why choosing the right fostering agency is…

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The Impact of Fostering Children on Siblings: Strategies for Building Strong Bonds

19 December 2023

The journey of fostering children is a profound and transformative experience, not just for the children involved but also for their siblings. In this blog, we'll delve into the dynamics of fostering children, aiming to highlight and explore the unique challenges and opportunities it presents and the importance of building strong sibling bonds where possible. At Family Fostering…

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Foster Care Myths Debunked: Separating Fact from Fiction

27 October 2023

Foster parents play an instrumental role in providing love, stability, and support to children in need. Yet, despite its importance, a cloud of foster care myths frequently overshadows the realities of fostering. From the belief that it’s only a temporary solution to the idea that carers must lead a saint-like existence, these misconceptions deter many potential caregivers from…

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The Importance of Self-Care for a Foster Carer: Tips for Maintaining Your Wellbeing

25 October 2023

Foster caring is an honourable and selfless endeavour. It involves opening your heart and home to children in need, providing them with love, support, and stability during difficult times for young people and their families. The role of a foster carer is both rewarding and challenging. While it's fulfilling to make a positive impact on a child's life,…

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The Impact and Importance of ‘Making Memories’ Training

26 September 2023

At Family Fostering Partners, alongside our mandatory training, we are dedicated to further enhancing the skill set of our foster parents. Our ‘Foster Parent Training and Retention Manager’ Hannah Jones tells us about the importance of ‘Making Memories’ training, and the huge impact that this knowledge has for the children in our collective care. “We wanted to make…

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The Rewards of Fostering Teenagers

12 September 2023

Fostering teenagers can be an immensely rewarding and transformative experience. While many prospective foster parents may be drawn to younger children, fostering teenagers offers its own unique set of joys and opportunities. In this blog, we'll delve into the ways in which fostering teenagers can be a profoundly fulfilling journey that leaves a lasting impact on both the…

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Foster Carers Facing Resistance: What If Your Birth Child Doesn’t Want You to Foster?

Becoming foster carers is something that involves the whole household, not just the adults making the decision. While many children feel positive about the idea of fostering, others can feel unsure, worried, or even strongly against it at first. That reaction can be difficult for parents to process, especially when…

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Are There Rules About Taking Foster Children Abroad? What Are Foster Parents Not Allowed to Do in the UK?

For many people considering fostering, one of the biggest questions is how everyday family life works once a child comes into your home. People often worry that foster carers are heavily restricted in what they can and cannot do, particularly when it comes to things like holidays, family trips, routines,…

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