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Using Arts and Craft to Build Trust with Foster Children
Building trust with a foster child is one of the most important – and sometimes most challenging – aspects of fostering. Many…
From Corporate Strategy to Human Impact: Why I’m Starting a New Chapter in Purpose-Led Marketing at Beacon Fostering
Beacon Fostering are delighted to welcome our newest recruit, as Carolyn Williams joins the Beacon Fostering family! Carolyn has written a few…
Foster Care Fortnight Day 4: Why Foster?
7 Powerful Reasons to Foster Children Every child deserves the chance to feel safe, loved, and supported. Yet thousands of children across…
Supporting a Foster Child’s Education: A Guide for Beacon Fostering Families
Education plays a crucial role in shaping a child’s future, and as a foster parent, you are a key part of that…
Support Networks for Foster Carers
Numerous foster carers have access to their own support systems, which are composed of friends, family, and contacts in the local community….
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…
Emergency foster care
What is emergency fostering? Emergency fostering refers to the placement of children who are at an immediate risk into temporary foster care…
Fostering in TV & Film
For many years, TV series and films have featured themes related to fostering and foster care. These TV shows and films have…
Applying to be a foster carer
Are you interested in fostering? Do you want to apply to foster with Beacon Fostering but you are unsure how to? During…
Children’s home numbers are up and foster carers continue to be required
There has been recent data shared by Ofsted on the number of children’s homes being operated to support children and young persons….
Supporting Foster Children With Complex Needs
Children with complex needs face a multitude of challenges on a daily basis, often requiring tailored support systems to navigate the complexities…
What do foster children require the most?
Are you interested in fostering? It is important to be aware what it means to be a foster carer and what the…
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…
How long does it take to become a foster carer?
How long does it take to become a foster carer? A common question when considering becoming a foster carer and starting on…
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…
Foster Care Fortnight – Priankar’s fostering story
During Foster Care Fortnight, we thought we’d share some of our team’s favourite fostering stories. Below, you’ll see our Interim Registered Manager…
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…