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Blogs, news stories, and analysis of goings-on in social care and education.

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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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Activities

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!

Activities

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.

Fostering

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.

Fostering

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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Fostering

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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Activities

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.

Activities

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.

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

Fostering

Coping with Goodbyes: When a Foster Child Leaves

Emotional support and practical advice for coping with goodbyes when a foster child leaves from your home.

Fostering

Foster Care Fortnight 2024

Join Family Care Fostering in celebrating The Fostering Network's annual campaign Foster Care Fortnight 2024!

Become a foster carer with Family Care

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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Support on-hand when you need it

24/7 Phone Support

A friendly, experienced team member is always on the other end of the phone to help you feel reassured and supported.

Supervising Social Worker

A dedicated SSW will provide advice, visit regularly and attend meetings with you, so you're never alone.

Specialist Therapeutic Support

Our in-house team work closely with you to understand the child’s background and provide training in therapeutic techniques.

Foster Care Support Workers

Our dedicated support workers facilitate fun, enriching experiences that build confidence and connection in children in foster care.

Training & Development

Our training includes workshops and the opportunity to complete fully funded Level 3 and Level 5 Diplomas in the Children’s and Young People’s Workforce.

Foster Care Support Groups

Whether you’re looking for advice or just a listening ear, these groups create a true sense of community.

Foster Care Reps

Our foster carer reps are experienced carers who are always happy to meet up, share their insights, and offer encouragement.

Carer Insights

Take a look at our latest news, blogs and case studies featuring our carers.

News and Insights

24/7 Phone Support

A friendly, experienced team member is always on the other end of the phone to help you feel reassured and supported.

Supervising Social Worker

A dedicated SSW will provide advice, visit regularly and attend meetings with you, so you're never alone.

Specialist Therapeutic Support

Our in-house team work closely with you to understand the child’s background and provide training in therapeutic techniques.

Foster Care Support Workers

Our dedicated support workers facilitate fun, enriching experiences that build confidence and connection in children in foster care.

Training & Development

Our training includes workshops and the opportunity to complete fully funded Level 3 and Level 5 Diplomas in the Children’s and Young People’s Workforce.

Foster Care Support Groups

Whether you’re looking for advice or just a listening ear, these groups create a true sense of community.

Foster Care Reps

Our foster carer reps are experienced carers who are always happy to meet up, share their insights, and offer encouragement.

Carer Insights

Take a look at our latest news, blogs and case studies featuring our carers.

News and Insights

What can I earn?

Estimate your fostering allowance based on your circumstances.

It's quick, simple and helps you understand the support available to you.

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Latest from Family Care

Education

Family Care teams up with Preston North End to provide training sessions for SEND young players

Family Care has teamed up with Preston North End’s Community and Education Trust (PNECET) in an exciting new partnership to help deliver special training sessions for young local players with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Education

Rodenhurst School recognised with ARC Bronze Award for trauma-informed practice

A Telford school has achieved the ARC Bronze Award in recognition of its commitment to trauma-informed practice, helping pupils with a range of additional needs feel safe, supported and ready to learn.

Education

Access school nominated for prestigious ARC Award for its work with special needs pupils

A Shropshire School has been nominated for a major regional educational award for its work in teaching special needs children from across the region.

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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