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If you’re reading this article and considering fostering in Liverpool, Manchester and other areas of the North West, you are Read more...

Children who spend time in foster care are statistically less likely to enrol at university (14%) compared to their non-care Read more...

There may be a case during your foster care journey where you are fostering a child that is either already Read more...

Language is a way of showing how we see and think about the world and its people. At Beacon Fostering, Read more...

When you think of fostering, looking after children who cannot be raised by their families of origin often comes to Read more...

Many of us seek media that represent varied experiences and backgrounds, and foster care is no different. Seeing authentic representation Read more...

At some point during your foster care journey, the child or children you are fostering will leave your care to Read more...

One of the most common myths regarding foster care is that carers are unwilling to look after teenagers. This often Read more...

In the fostering system, reunification refers to foster children leaving their foster homes and going back to their biological families. Read more...

Actors, musicians, sportspeople. It might seem surprising, but once upon a time, some of these people were once in foster Read more...

There are many days devoted to celebrating and maintaining the best interests of children, and this June is no different. Read more...

If you are thinking of fostering, you may be confused by the different types available. At Beacon Fostering, we will Read more...

If you are considering becoming a foster carer with Beacon Fostering, you’ll be pleased to hear that there are many Read more...

Since 1997, The Fostering Network has run the campaign Foster Care Fortnight to raise awareness of the process of fostering Read more...

If you are considering becoming a foster carer, you may be wondering what other carers, past and current, have experienced Read more...

When preparing to welcome a foster child into their home, you’ll need to consider how to create a friendly, welcoming Read more...

Many people may be under the impression that you need to be a certain age to become a foster carer. Read more...

In our society, there are countless children who find themselves in vulnerable situations, often through no fault of their own. Read more...

Fostering a child is a noble and rewarding endeavour, but it also comes with financial responsibilities. Fortunately, there are various Read more...

You may have wondered about visits between foster kids and their biological families. At Beacon Fostering, this is a topic Read more...

If you are thinking about becoming a foster parent to a young child, you should consider how you’re going to Read more...

Being a foster carer is rewarding for many, and comes with the responsibility of ensuring the safety and well-being of Read more...

There is a common misconception surrounding those in foster care. The stigma is often that children in the system are Read more...

For the next financial year from April 2024, foster carer allowances have been increased following a 6.8% rise as shared Read more...

Safer Internet Day was recently held on Tuesday 6 February 2024 as supported and led by the UK Safer Internet Read more...