Independent fostering agencies are private organisations that recruit, train, and support foster carers. Foster carers in the UK can register with either a local authority
The main difference between foster and adoption is legal responsibility. The local authority and a child’s birth family have legal responsibility for children in foster
The Learning Support Assistant role is suitable for men and women of all ages. It involves supporting young people with their education and enabling them
You may be surprised, but a common question we get asked is “Can I foster if I’m single?” The simple answer is YES, single people
For LGBT History month, we thought we’d break down some of the myths surrounding LGBT fostering. Many people rule themselves of fostering because of their
So you’ve packed away those decorations, had a good clean up, and started to think about your new year’s resolutions? “New Year, New You!” It’s
The process of matching children with foster carers is one of the most important aspects of fostering. The matching process involves reviewing information about a
To become a foster parent in the UK, applicants must complete a fostering assessment and meet the selection criteria of the chosen agency. Applicants can
Many people gravitate towards social care job roles, and for a lot of workers in this sector, residential care is the gateway into an exciting
Temperatures soared to almost 30 degrees Celsius as staff, parents and young people celebrated the annual Access School Fete on Wednesday 21st July. A Caribbean
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