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Regardless of your views on the internet, it can often be a force for good, helping to improve people’s lives Read more...

In 2024, 83,630 children and young people were in foster care in England - otherwise known as being looked after Read more...

The end of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, is marked by Eid-al-Fitr. Expected to happen on 30 Read more...

Spring is coming, and with it comes Easter. Traditionally a Christian holiday to remember Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection, it has Read more...

In the UK, Black and mixed race children make up 17% of children in care (as of 2024). One of Read more...

If you are, or are looking after a young person in foster care, you might be wondering if there are Read more...

In the last year or so, the UK has experienced a shortage of foster carers willing to look after children Read more...

When welcoming a foster child into your home, you will seek to create a familial bond with them and make Read more...

All children deserve to have a childhood filled with the best experiences - especially if they have had a difficult Read more...

Children and young people that enter foster care often come from homes and families of origin that were/are unstable and Read more...

Fostering is open to people of all backgrounds, family structures and walks of life if they have a spare room Read more...

Although children’s rights as we know them have only been around for about seven decades, people have been creating laws, Read more...

The number of Black fostering families is disproportionate to the number of Black children in foster care. This often results Read more...

When your foster child reaches their later teenage years, you will probably be wondering what happens to the support they’ll Read more...

Many children who enter foster care come from backgrounds and upbringings where their parents and other adults failed to meet Read more...

With 866 homes and 152 children aged between 0-18 years in foster care, the North West is a hub seeking Read more...

County lines refers to the act of criminals exploiting young people into carrying out illegal activity. It happens up and Read more...

If you are considering fostering or thinking of transferring agencies, you might be wondering which fostering agency to choose, and Read more...

With December comes Christmas - the time of year where families get together to share gifts and good food, among Read more...

Whether you are planning to foster as a single person, or as part of a couple, you might be wondering Read more...

Many people who become foster carers often already have biological children of their own, and may be wondering the benefits Read more...

As a foster carer, you can expect the child or children you are looking after to have occasional contact with Read more...

Christmas is a time for celebration, coming together and festivities. However, for foster children, it can also be a challenging Read more...

As a foster carer, you will find yourself working with social workers to maintain the wellbeing of the children you Read more...

If you are fostering a child, or considering becoming a foster carer, you might be wondering about the role that Read more...

Adoption is a way of providing a child with a permanent, loving home if their biological families can’t look after Read more...

November marks National Adoption Month, which seeks to celebrate and raise awareness of adoption and the families involved. It’s been Read more...

When looking to provide foster care in Stockport, or other areas of the North West, you might find yourself fostering Read more...

Autism is a lifelong developmental condition that affects the ways that someone communicates, processes and interacts with the world. According Read more...

Dyspraxia, also known as developmental co-ordination disorder, is a neurological condition affecting motor skills and general movement. It affects 10% Read more...

Children who enter foster care come from diverse backgrounds, some of which involve the way they see, interact with and Read more...

For various reasons, you might be faced with educating your foster child outside of school. This could be either through Read more...

Fostering children can be a life-changing experience - not just for the foster parents, but also for the children concerned. Read more...

Next month (October), is Black History Month (BHM) in the UK. This is a time where we celebrate and raise Read more...

At the age of 18, most young people anticipate doing their exams and getting into university. For those living in Read more...

For decades, foster care has been a resource for children who cannot live with their biological families for various reasons. Read more...

If we want to ensure that children grow up in a cohesive society that is accepting of different races and Read more...

If you are based in the North West of England and are interested in fostering, you might be wondering about Read more...

If you are fostering a disabled child, there will be a lot to learn for how to accommodate their needs, Read more...

If you are a foster carer or thinking about fostering, you might be wondering about where you can go to Read more...

Taking care of one’s mental wellbeing is important, and this is especially important to teach foster children as they learn Read more...

Some who are considering becoming foster carers may have children of their own who are still living with them, and Read more...

Children enter foster care for a variety of reasons, and they deserve to know why they can no longer live Read more...

If you are interested in becoming a foster carer and have already started researching, you’re probably aware that you will Read more...

Whether they have a physical or mental disability, disabled children who enter foster care in Cheshire require support from loving Read more...

Entering foster care is a tough time for any child to experience, however it can be harder when they have Read more...

If you are part of a couple and are considering fostering, you may be wondering what will happen if your Read more...

Children who come into foster care have a wide variety of cultural backgrounds, and when a carer is looking after Read more...

Whether you are considering fostering, or are just getting started in your foster care journey, you may be wondering if Read more...

When you are a foster parent, days such as Father’s Day can be difficult. You may be wondering what you Read more...