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Hobbies for Children in Foster Care
Children and young people have talent. Believe us, during our tenure as a foster agency, we have witnessed the most amazing occurrences….
Do foster carers pay tax?
One question we are frequently asked is whether or not foster carers are required to pay tax on their carer payments. It…
What is the hardest part of fostering?
What is the hardest part of fostering? Fostering can have a profound emotional impact, both positively and negatively. In this blog, we’ll…
Fostering Siblings
Have you ever thought about fostering siblings? When any child goes into foster care, it is extremely tough for them, but this…
Is Fostering A Good Career?
There is currently a shortage of foster carers across the country. During this blog we will be discussing whether fostering is a…
Two Online Fostering Information Sessions with Beacon Fostering!
Beacon Fostering have two Online Fostering Information Sessions coming up, targeting people in Preston, Liverpool and surrounding areas. With a shortage of…
Can I work and be a foster carer?
If you are in work, whether this is self-employed or through employment, the area to look at here is if you would…
What are the types of fostering providers?
The provision of foster care for children and young persons to support their well being is from the hard work and commitment…
Beacon Fostering are recruiting foster carers in Bury
Beacon Fostering is focusing locally on the support and recruitment of foster carers in Bury, Lancashire. Simon, Director at Beacon Fostering commented…
Fostering with Pets!
Can I be a foster carer if I have pets? In this blog we aim to inform you about fostering with pets….
Welcome to Beacon’s Fostering Panel – David, Panel Member
Hello, my name is David Decorte and I am an independent member of Beacon’s Fostering Panel as well being a member of…
Local support needed for Preston area! Start your fostering journey if you are local to Preston!
Beacon Fostering has a targeted focus on the Preston area and supporting foster carers locally. Your fostering agency has a resource centre…
Fostering in Blackpool today! How can you make a difference?
Blackpool in Lancashire shares the fostering challenges of many other Local Authorities across England and indeed its neighbouring areas including Preston and…
Fostering vs Adoption
There is often some confusion in differentiating between fostering and adoption. Within this blog, I will attempt to make understanding the differences…
Promoting Fostering!
To build on the good work and activities from Foster Care Fortnight, we are keen to continue to raise the awareness of…
Rob Burrow – A Beacon of Hope!
At Beacon Fostering, we would like to share our best wishes and thoughts to the family and friends of Rob Burrow following…
Fostering recruitment hubs go live!
The Government plan and initiatives through “Stable Home, Built on Love” are now taking effect and being implemented. This is with the…
Simon’s Story – National Share A Story Month
Foster Care Fortnight has now ended, but as we are still in National Share a Story month, we thought we’d continue sharing…
Cultivating a welcoming environment for a foster child
When a child enters a new foster home, it is imperative for their foster carer(s) to create a welcoming environment they feel…
Foster Carer Shortage Across The UK!
After Foster Care Fortnight began on Monday, The Fostering Network released an article that included a startling but unsurprising statistic. The article…
Introducing Beacon Fostering!
Beacon Fostering is an agency with a family ethos and focus on the North West of England, being linked to one of…
Has the level of children in care increased for Manchester City Council for the last 5 years? How does this compare to National Trends?
At 31 March 2019, there were 1,290 children and young persons supported by Manchester City Council. This total has increased to 1,332…