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Children and young people in foster care are some of the most vulnerable members of society. While foster carers can Read more...

If you are considering becoming a foster carer and have, or are thinking of getting, a pet, you might be Read more...

Many religious festivals take place in the Springtime, from Easter to Ramadan and Passover. However, if you a non-religious foster Read more...

Mother’s Day is a day for celebrating mothers and maternal figures, and the role they play in people’s lives. However, Read more...

Foster carers in the UK come from diverse backgrounds, and includes those from the LGBTQ+ community - both couples and Read more...

The history of LGBTQ+ individuals encompasses a rich tapestry of experiences, achievements and struggles that span centuries and cultures. Understanding Read more...

Children and young people who are in foster care often struggle with their self-esteem and self-confidence. When they have to Read more...

If you are considering fostering, or are already a foster carer, you might be wondering if it is possible to Read more...

Earlier this month marked National Storytelling Week, which was run by the National Literacy Trust in partnership with Amazon. First Read more...

Children who enter foster care often experience hardship and challenges before, during and after they leave the care system. Some Read more...

A child who is in long term foster care, and is preparing to leave, may want to access their records Read more...

If you are fostering children and young people on a long-term basis, or are considering long-term fostering, you might be Read more...

Care leavers face many challenges and questions to consider when they become old enough to leave foster care. While there Read more...

The process in which a vulnerable child enters foster care involves various components and different groups of people - from Read more...

Short break fostering, also known as respite fostering, is a type of foster care where a carer looks after a Read more...

Children who enter foster care come from various cultures and religions. Although fostering agencies will seek to match children with Read more...

After the festivities and fun of Christmas comes the inevitable wind down in the new year. Decorations start to come Read more...

Whether or not you are a follower of religion as well as a foster carer, you might find that you Read more...

In 2003, the government introduced the ‘Every Child Matters’ initiative, which seeks to ensure that all children in the UK Read more...

Most of us have some extended family, and if you are fostering or considering becoming a foster carer, you might Read more...

Children in Need (CIN) supports projects for disadvantaged children up and down the country. Children who are in foster care Read more...

When you become a foster carer, one important thing to know is that you will be working with social workers Read more...

While many children who cannot be looked after by their parents enter foster care, there are some who are raised Read more...

Many misconceptions surround children and young people living in foster care. Not having the best start in life can lead Read more...

If you are thinking of offering foster care in Liverpool, you might have come across references to long term and Read more...

When fostering a child, you might find they may have a different way of communication compared to what you are Read more...

Occasionally, children who enter long-term foster care may end up being adopted due to a number of reasons. Maybe they Read more...

If you are thinking of fostering, you may be wondering about the matching process. You may question how the fostering Read more...

Fostering agencies like Beacon Fostering seek carers from all backgrounds to look after children in need. While there are common Read more...

Dyslexia is a learning disability that affects somebody’s reading, writing and spelling, as well as memory and organisation. It is Read more...

Children of colour often wait the longest to be matched with a foster family compared to their counterparts. Agencies and Read more...

If you are considering fostering as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, you might be wondering if you will have Read more...

It can be difficult for a young person to navigate the ever-developing job market - especially for one who has Read more...

When a child enters care, they often have to deal with major changes - not just in their living situations, Read more...

The majority of children who cannot live with their families of origin usually enter the foster care system. They then Read more...

Whether you are looking after teenagers in foster care or otherwise, you might be looking for engaging reads that will Read more...

When imagining a traditional foster carer, these figures are sometimes stereotyped as a middle-aged couple or single mother whose children Read more...

Only 18% of care-experienced young people go to university, compared to 45% of the general, no-care experience population. If you Read more...

Whether you’re already caring for foster children, or just want to learn more about what it’s like, you might be Read more...

August marks Child Support Awareness Month (CSAM) each year, which seeks to raise awareness of parents financially providing for their Read more...

Foster carers and their families may face challenges in their journey. While foster care agencies like Beacon Fostering provide support Read more...

Between 2020 and 2021, 80% of newly approved foster carers were white, with 15% from non-white backgrounds and the remaining Read more...

If you foster or are considering fostering, you might be wondering what happens when your child reaches their late teenage Read more...

If you are raising a foster child from a non-white background, at some point you’ll likely need to educate them Read more...

Therapeutic fostering refers to fostering children who have gone through particularly challenging experiences. It differs from standard foster care in Read more...

If you are considering fostering, you may be wondering if you can foster if you live with mental health problems, Read more...

When children enter foster care, they will need to adjust to a new routine, especially if they are moving schools Read more...

Now that you have decided to foster with an agency, you’re probably wondering where to look. Here at Beacon Fostering, Read more...

When you take in a foster child, you might be wondering what activities you can do to make them feel Read more...

Normally, when matching children with foster carers, a fostering agency will seek to pair those with similar or matching faiths Read more...