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It's Foster Care Fortnight - the UK’s biggest awareness raising campaign for fostering! Over the next two weeks from the 12-25th May, Beacon Fostering will be celebrating our fantastic foster …

On Wednesday 14th May, members of Beacon Fostering's recruitment team will be attending a job's fair, led by The Bridge, held at Bet 365 Stadium in Stoke. At Beacon Fostering, …

Our foster carer recruitment team, led by Jack Gill, recently attended Liverpool Job Fair on Friday 2 May. This was held at Anfield Football Ground, home of the Premier League …

With the new tax year having started recently from 6 April 2025, the new increased minimum fostering allowances for children and young persons are now effective. The fostering allowances have …

When children come into care, this is a challenging time and can be difficult for many. This is why the family bonds that siblings have together are so important. They …

Education plays a crucial role in shaping a child’s future, and as a foster parent, you are a key part of that journey. While there may be obstacles along the …

Faith can be a deeply personal and powerful source of strength—especially during life’s more challenging moments. For many people entering the world of fostering, religion may offer comfort, guidance, and …

Easter is a special time of year for many families—an uplifting celebration filled with faith, tradition, and togetherness. Church services, Easter egg hunts, chocolate treats, and family meals all come …

Children and young people in foster care are some of the most vulnerable members of society. While foster carers can provide them with a loving, stable environment, having mentors is …

Regardless of your views on the internet, it can often be a force for good, helping to improve people’s lives through providing information, routes, games and tools for everyday life. …

Many children and young people who enter foster care struggle to express themselves. It is the role of a foster carer to help give them a voice or an outlet …

If you are considering becoming a foster carer and have, or are thinking of getting, a pet, you might be wondering if you are able to look after it while …

In 2024, 83,630 children and young people were in foster care in England - otherwise known as being looked after by local authorities. Although this was 0.5% less than the …

The definition of an independent fostering agency is a private business that is established to supply a secure and loving home for young people and children. While agencies work with …

Many religious festivals take place in the Springtime, from Easter to Ramadan and Passover. However, if you a non-religious foster carer, you might be curious about secular celebrations for spring. …

The end of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, is marked by Eid-al-Fitr. Expected to happen on 30 or 31 March this year, Muslims visit friends and relatives …

While there are many children in the UK with English as their first language who require foster care, this isn’t always so. From unaccompanied children who arrive in the country …

In your role as a foster parent, you can actively support homework, which will benefit your child's academic trajectory. Giving homework advice can improve your relationship with younger children, who …

In some cases, a parent can need some extra support and guidance to raise their baby within a safe and secure environment. To help, parent and child foster carers provide …

As a foster carer, your role is to help children in foster care and provide them with support they cannot get from their families of origin. You could be fostering …

Mother’s Day is a day for celebrating mothers and maternal figures, and the role they play in people’s lives. However, this is often a difficult day for children in foster …

It's best to introduce yourself using the name you want the youngster to call you when they first arrive at your house. As soon as the foster child and the …

Spring is coming, and with it comes Easter. Traditionally a Christian holiday to remember Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection, it has since evolved to bring in various traditions across denominations, and …

We are delighted to announce that we have agreed to sponsor local grassroots football team in Manchester, Withington Wanderers F.C. Withington Wanderers F.C. are a new, grassroots football team located …

Today is Gold Cup day at Cheltenham Races! Horses can have a great impact on children and young people living in foster care in multiple different ways. In this blog …

Throughout the month of March and April, many religious communities hold celebrations. From Ramadan in Islam to Lent in Christianity, there are many events happening that you may or may …

Foster carers in the UK come from diverse backgrounds, and includes those from the LGBTQ+ community - both couples and single people. If you are a member of this community …

The Fostering Network's annual Foster Care Fortnight campaign aims to increase awareness of foster care and demonstrate the positive life-changing effects of foster care. Foster Care Fortnight 2025 will take …

In the UK, Black and mixed race children make up 17% of children in care (as of 2024). One of the challenges in the foster care system is matching children …

From Foster Care to playing Champions League Football for Juventus in Turin. This is Lloyd Kelly's story. Many people will know Lloyd Kelly. The former Newcastle United and Bournemouth defender …

The 8th March 2025 is International Women's Day. Today, it is important to recognise the great contributions that women have made to society in all spheres should be recognised and …

This month, there are several days dedicated to the disabled community and raising awareness of conditions that affect the daily lives of them and their families. Beacon Fostering is an …

Fostering is essential because it offers a secure, caring home to children who are unable to remain with their biological relatives. A secure, caring foster family can greatly enhance the …

The history of LGBTQ+ individuals encompasses a rich tapestry of experiences, achievements and struggles that span centuries and cultures. Understanding this history is crucial for fostering inclusivity and affirming the …

Numerous foster carers have access to their own support systems, which are composed of friends, family, and contacts in the local community. When it comes to providing foster parents and …

If you are, or are looking after a young person in foster care, you might be wondering if there are any schemes in which you/they can work with charities to …

Depending on your unique situation, including if you work, the age of your children and their level of need on you, and whether you have a large support system, it …

Children and young people who are in foster care can have a difficult time with figuring out and establishing who they are. This doesn’t just refer to being labelled a …

Having a criminal past does not automatically make you unable to work as a foster carer. Your application process takes into account the type of offense, the circumstances surrounding the …

In the last year or so, the UK has experienced a shortage of foster carers willing to look after children in need. There are not enough potential carers replacing those …

Many people have misconceptions about pets and fostering, particularly regarding the kinds of animals that are acceptable in homes. However, what is required for assessment and how do animals like …

Children and young people who are in foster care often struggle with their self-esteem and self-confidence. When they have to leave their families of origin, they need to learn how …

Among the different kinds of fostering available based on personal preference and lifestyle is remand fostering. This is specifically for young people who have been involved in the criminal justice …

When welcoming a foster child into your home, you will seek to create a familial bond with them and make them feel at home in their new living situation. Although …

If you are considering fostering, or are already a foster carer, you might be wondering if it is possible to have a job and foster children at the same time. …

With the current national shortage of foster carers, it is a necessity for more foster carers across the country in order to give the children and young people living in …

The primary aim of fostering is to ensure that children are raised in safe, nurturing and loving environments, with reunification with their families of origin being the main goal. Some …

Can I switch foster agencies? Yes, you can move from your local authority to Beacon Fostering or another fostering organisation. Overall, this is not as tough or complex as you …

If you’re curious about providing foster care in Cheshire to a child or younger person, it’s understood you’ll want an overview of what’s involved. Here, we look at the multiple …

All children deserve to have a childhood filled with the best experiences - especially if they have had a difficult start in life. Those providing foster care in Preston or …