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24/01/2026

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…

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11/11/2025

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…

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05/03/2025

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….

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05/07/2024

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…

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02/07/2024

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…

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27/06/2024

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…

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Understanding DBS Checks for Foster Parents

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…

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26/06/2024

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…

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25/06/2024

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…

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24/06/2024

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…

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21/06/2024

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…

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19/06/2024

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…

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05/06/2024

Promoting Fostering!

To build on the good work and activities from Foster Care Fortnight, we are keen to continue to raise the awareness of…

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28/05/2024

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…

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