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Read more about the article Celebrating Halloween/Bonfire Night as a Foster Family

Celebrating Halloween/Bonfire Night as a Foster Family

  • Post author:developer_st
  • Post published:October 5, 2023
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If you are contemplating becoming a foster carer, would you consider fostering teenagers? There are many myths and scare stories about fostering older children that make some people reluctant to do so, but in reality, it can be very rewarding.

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Read more about the article What is Parent and Child Fostering?

What is Parent and Child Fostering?

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  • Post published:September 1, 2023
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If you are contemplating becoming a foster carer, would you consider fostering teenagers? There are many myths and scare stories about fostering older children that make some people reluctant to do so, but in reality, it can be very rewarding.

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Read more about the article What is it like to Foster a Teenager?

What is it like to Foster a Teenager?

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  • Post published:September 1, 2023
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If you are contemplating becoming a foster carer, would you consider fostering teenagers? There are many myths and scare stories about fostering older children that make some people reluctant to do so, but in reality, it can be very rewarding.

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Read more about the article Using the Secure Base Model in Foster Care

Using the Secure Base Model in Foster Care

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  • Post published:August 23, 2023
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What is therapeutic parenting? In this blog, we explain the Secure Base model - which we support and train our carers in.

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Read more about the article What to do in the Summer Holidays as a Foster Family

What to do in the Summer Holidays as a Foster Family

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  • Post published:August 2, 2023
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If you have foster children, you may wonder how your summer will be different. Can you still take that holiday trip? What are some permitted activities for foster children? Will you have to change your summer plans? Here, we take a look at enjoying the summer holidays as a foster family.

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Read more about the article How to deal with Behavioural Issues in Foster Children

How to deal with Behavioural Issues in Foster Children

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  • Post published:June 8, 2023
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When you're dealing with children, you are likely to encounter challenging behaviour at times. Here’s how you can help overcome them.

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Read more about the article How to help Foster Children Adjust to their New Home

How to help Foster Children Adjust to their New Home

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  • Post published:June 8, 2023
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As the foster carer, you play an important role in helping foster children adjust to your home. Here are some suggestions to make it easier.

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Read more about the article The End of a Foster Placement

The End of a Foster Placement

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  • Post published:April 12, 2023
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When you take a foster child into your home, it is natural to become attached. After all, you have invested your heart into this child in order to create a loving environment where he or she can feel safe. Here are some tips for ending a foster placement on a positive note.

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Read more about the article Debunking the top Foster Care Myths

Debunking the top Foster Care Myths

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  • Post published:March 21, 2023
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There are many myths surrounding foster care and often they prevent people from becoming foster carers when they would be great at it! Here, we look at some of the myths, answering your questions to clear up any confusion.

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Family Activities for the Easter Break

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  • Post published:March 21, 2023
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What will you do with your children over the Easter break? We have plenty of suggestions for you! Read on for some fun ideas of Easter activities for families.

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