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Fostering
Is Fostering Right for You? A Conversation Starter with Coronation Street's Tim & Sally
Did you catch last night's episode of Coronation Street? Last night's episode might have sparked some exciting thoughts!
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Activities
Outdoor Adventures to Try This Spring
Embrace the sunshine in 2025 with exciting outdoor adventures for the whole family! Discover fun and enriching ways to reconnect with nature.
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February Half Term 2025: What’s On In The Midlands
February Half Term 2025: What’s On In the Midlands area for families to explore over the February half-term!
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February Half Term 2025: What’s On In The North West
February Half Term 2025: What’s On In Lancashire & the North West for families to explore over the February half-term!
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Residential
The Secure Base Model — A Therapeutic Approach to Children's Well-being
Learn how Family Care implement the Secure Base Model to help foster children thrive through therapeutic care and support.
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Building Trust with Foster Children
Learn tips for building trust with foster children - how patience, empathy, and consistency can create a space for foster children to thrive.
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Finley-Jay’s Story: How an 9-Year-Old Is Uplifting Ambulance Crews
Read about how 9-year-old Finley-Jay is uplifting and bringing smiles to ambulance crews in Telford and Shropshire!
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Start the New Year by Making a Difference — Foster in 2025
Become a foster carer in 2025. We exist to change children’s lives, why not join the team in 2025 and make a real difference?
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Navigating Holiday Loss: Supporting Foster Children Missing Their Families
Emotional support and practical advice for coping with foster children dealing with loss during the holiday period.
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Midlands Christmas Magic: Family Adventures You Don't Want To Miss This December
Discover the best family-friendly, festive activities in the Midlands this December! Start creating magical holiday memories today.
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Family-Friendly December Adventures in Lancashire - From Snowflakes to Santa
Discover the best family-friendly, festive activities in Lancashire this December! Start creating magical holiday memories today.
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Fostering
The Importance of Self-Care for Foster Carers
Ways for foster carers to take care of their own mental and physical health while caring for foster children
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By becoming a Foster carer with Family Care, you'll have the chance to make a meaningful difference and give a child the opportunity to thrive.

Our team will be there to support you every step of the way, offering training and guidance and you will receive a competitive fostering allowance.

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Chorley Women FC teams up with Family Care for the new season
Chorley Women FC and leading local foster care provider Family Care have joined forces in an exciting new partnership!
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Education
Rodenhurst launches £6,000 Forest Garden Facility to Help Special Educational Needs Children in Shropshire
Rodenhurst Independent School launches £6,000 Forest Garden Facility to Help Special Needs Children in Shropshire.
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The Ultimate Midlands Summer Holiday Activity Guide
The ultimate Midlands summer holiday activity guide for you and your family to explore in the next 6 weeks!
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Real stories, real impact

Before fostering we worked full time. I worked for a global company and Damian worked as a manager for a truck parts company. In addition, we also ran a children’s club for 9 years at a local church we attended near a local council estate.
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