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The Importance of a Support Network in Fostering
Fostering is one of the most rewarding experiences imaginable, but it also comes with challenges that no one should face alone. That’s…
Importance of a Back-Up Foster Carer and Your Support Network
When you start your fostering journey, you quickly discover that fostering children and young people brings immense rewards and unique challenges. As…
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….
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…
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…
At What Age Can I Be A Foster Carer?
When considering being a foster carer, this is a relevant question as you may feel you are too young or possibly too…
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…
Looked After: A Childhood in Care – Ashley John Baptiste
Ashley John Baptiste, a broadcaster and journalist for the BBC, had a different upbringing to many of his colleagues and others in…
How to Switch Fostering Agencies?
One question we regularly get asked, is from foster carer’s who are interested in switching fostering agencies to join Beacon. Switching fostering…
Promoting Fostering!
To build on the good work and activities from Foster Care Fortnight, we are keen to continue to raise the awareness of…
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…