“If I didn’t have my foster parents in my life, it would have been so easy for me to go down the wrong path,” Brad said. “I would not be where I am today.” Striking a Caring Chord: Brad Kella Urges More People to Foster in a New Film A powerful new video featuring The […]
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You Matter: Boosting Teen Self-Esteem in Foster Care Let’s be honest — being a teenager is tough. Being a teenager in foster care? Even tougher. Any young person who’s had a rough start in life is likely to lack confidence. They might feel like they’re not good enough, like they don’t belong, or like they
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Can You Work and Be a Foster Carer? Absolutely! Here’s What You Need to Know Many people believe that fostering is a full-time role that doesn’t allow room for other work commitments. However, the reality is that many foster carers successfully balance fostering with part-time or even full-time employment. If you’ve ever considered fostering but
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Thinking About Adoption? Here’s Why Fostering Might Be Right for You If you’re thinking about growing your family through adoption, you’re already on an amazing path—one that could change a child’s life forever. But have you ever considered fostering? At The Foster Care Charity, we know that fostering isn’t always the first thing people think
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Why You Should Become a Foster Carer: Changing Lives, One Child at a Time At The Foster Care Charity, we are passionate about giving children, especially those with experience in care, the chance to thrive. We believe fostering plays a pivotal role in providing the foundation for their future s To flourish, children need a
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The Foster Care Charity’s Chance to Win £1000! We are calling for nominations to win a £1,000 Movement for Good Award from Benefact Group. As a supporter of The Foster Care Charity we’d like to encourage you to nominate us for a chance to win £1,000 as part of Benefact Group’s annual Movement for Good
Helping Young People Thrive: Self-Awareness, Growth & Mental Well-Being Being a foster carer is about so much more than just providing a roof over a young person’s head—it’s about creating a space where they feel safe, supported, and encouraged to grow into confident, happy adults. A big part of that journey is looking after their
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Supporting Your Foster Child with Homework: Hints and Tips for Success As a foster carer, you play a vital role in the development of the children you care for, not just emotionally but academically too. Homework is more than just an after-school chore; it’s an opportunity to support your foster child’s learning journey, build essential
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Supporting Teens in Digital Safety: A Guide for Foster Parents and Carers to Navigate TikTok Responsibly As a foster parent or carer, you play a vital role in helping the young people in your care navigate the digital world safely. Social media platforms like TikTok can be fun and engaging for teens, but they also
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The winner of our Christmas jumper design competition is Levi, age 7. You can see his cute reindeer jumper on the centre of our card. This simple fun design tells the story of Rudolph deciding which carrot to choose. Will it be the yummy one on his left? Well done to everyone who entered our
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