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 Will my government benefits be affected by fostering payments?

Will my government benefits be affected by fostering payments?

How do fostering payments affect your benefits? Read our essential guide if you are considering fostering and claiming benefits...

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 Creating memories for children in foster care

Creating memories for children in foster care

For children in foster care, memories are more than just moments in time — they are the threads that weave together their sense of self, history, and belonging

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 Growth Mindset in Fostering – Unlocking Potential

Growth Mindset in Fostering – Unlocking Potential

Embracing a growth mindset can transform the way you support children in care, offering them the tools to overcome difficulties and unlock their potential

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 Fostering babies without a spare room? What you need to know

Fostering babies without a spare room? What you need to know

Discover the requirements for fostering babies in the UK and how you can still make a difference in the life of a child, even if you don't have a spare room.

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 Why your foster care assessor wants to look at your family tree

Why your foster care assessor wants to look at your family tree

Your foster care journey will probably start in a place you don’t expect ¬– with a bit of a climb through your family tree. When you think about it, it makes perfect sense. Your family are the [...]

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 What’s it like being an LGBTQ+ foster carer in the UK?

What’s it like being an LGBTQ+ foster carer in the UK?

In this article, we’ll hear from Benny and Dean about their experience becoming foster carers...

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