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Foster Care Fortnight Day 7: Types of Fostering
Fostering isn’t a one-size-fits-all arrangement. Children and young people in care come from diverse backgrounds and have different needs—emotional, physical, and practical….
Horse Therapy Benefits for Children and Young People in Foster Care
Today is Gold Cup day at Cheltenham Races! Horses can have a great impact on children and young people living in foster…
Honouring Foster Carers on International Women’s Day
The 8th March 2025 is International Women’s Day. Today, it is important to recognise the great contributions that women have made to…
Can I Foster if I’m Single?
Depending on your unique situation, including if you work, the age of your children and their level of need on you, and…
Can You Foster a Child if You Have a Dog?
Many people have misconceptions about pets and fostering, particularly regarding the kinds of animals that are acceptable in homes. However, what is…
What happens at fostering panel?
During the fostering application process, potential foster carers are required to have a meeting with a ‘fostering panel.’ This may either be…
Will fostering impact my benefits?
Can you foster whilst receiving benefits? Yes, it is indeed possible to foster while receiving benefits, and this should not hinder your…
What is Respite Fostering?
Respite fostering gives other foster parents or birth families a temporary, much-needed break. By becoming a respite foster carer, you enable a…
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…