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
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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