From Marathons to Mud: Take on a Challenge for Foster Care Ready to take on something unforgettable? Whether you’re chasing an adrenaline rush, looking for a family day out, or wanting to tick a big goal off your bucket list, The Foster Care Charity’s fundraising challenge events are your chance to do it – while […]
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Celebrating Our Incredible Social Workers! The summer holidays are here — and while the sun might be shining (some of the time!), we know that for foster carers and social workers, this season can bring its own unique set of challenges. Routines are out the window. Children are off school. Parenting looks a little different,
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Empowering Our Children Through Pupil Premium Plus As foster carers, you play a vital role in a child’s life. Understanding the support available for their education is key. One great resource in the UK is Pupil Premium Plus (PP+). This is a government initiative designed to give disadvantaged children, including those who are or have been
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A Hug to Hold Onto – Celebrating 25 Years of Care & Comfort We’re delighted to announce a truly special collaboration between The Foster Care Charity and Project Linus UK. And we couldn’t imagine a better time to launch it. 2025 marks 25 years since both of our organisations began supporting children across the UK.
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“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
