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17/07/2024

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…

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13/05/2024

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…

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10/05/2024

Foster Care Fortnight 13th-26th May 2024

Foster Care Fortnight is around the corner and over the next two weeks Beacon Fostering will be using our social media channels…

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New Liverpool destination sign celebrates city’s tourism demand
09/05/2024

Foster carers required locally in Liverpool with an 11% increase in children in care over the past 5 years!

There is an estimated shortage of over 7,000 fostering families across England. Foster Care Fortnight, aims to highlight this need and promote…

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