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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.
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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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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.
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Foster Care Fortnight 2024
Join Family Care Fostering in celebrating The Fostering Network's annual campaign Foster Care Fortnight 2024!
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A letter to my Foster Carer: Dear Foster Carer...
Thank you for opening your hearts and homes. It takes a special person to welcome someone in and provide them with love, care, and stability.
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Fostering
What To Expect On Your Fostering Panel Day
Let's discuss what your fostering panel day will entail, what to expect, and how to deal with any pre-panel nerves you may be feeling.
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Retirement and fostering: How can you help?
Retirement and fostering: How can you help? You will have wisdom and knowledge that will be extremely beneficial in your new role.
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7 Ways Of Helping Your Foster Child Settle In
Helping a foster child settle into your home requires patience and understanding,. Here are seven ways to assist with this transition.
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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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Education
Eden school pupils pull together to thank a special friend on World Kindness Day
Pupils at Eden Special Educational Needs (SEN) School in Macclesfield chose to honour a very special member of their learning group when looking to recognise World Kindness Day recently.
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Fostering
Young Mum Inspired to Foster After Her Parents' Success as Carers
A young mum has spoken of the inspiration her parents gave her to become a foster carer for the first time after they successfully fostered themselves as she was growing up.
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A Family Decision: How to Prepare Your Own Children for Fostering
For many people considering becoming foster carers, the question that weighs most heavily isn't "Can I do this?" but "How will fostering affect my own children?" Here is practical, actionable advice on how to prepare your entire family for this rewarding, life-changing chapter.
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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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