A Personal Journey from Care to Patron We’re delighted to announce the appointment of professional chef and restaurateur Michael Carr as our new Patron. For Michael, the role is deeply personal. Having grown up in care, he knows first-hand how important it is for children to feel safe, supported and heard. He also knows the […]
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Kerry Katona’s “Home Again” Supports Children in Foster Care We’re proud to announce that Kerry Katona has partnered with us here at The Foster Care Charity for her new England World Cup single, “Home Again.” A proportion of proceeds from the single will go to support children and young people in foster care — helping
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How We Carefully Find the Right Foster Family for Each Child A common question people ask when they are thinking about fostering is:“How do you decide what family a child lives with?”or “How do you know if a foster family is right for the child?” It’s a really important question. Here at The Foster Care
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Searching “how to foster” today could help a child find a home tomorrow Imagine a 10-year-old named Sam. Sam has lived in three different homes in the past year. He misses his friends, struggles with school, and doesn’t feel safe. What Sam needs isn’t just a place to stay — he needs someone to care,
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Here’s how you can help If you’ve ever wondered how to foster, what the process involves, or why your help is urgently needed — this is your guide. The UK continues to face a shortage of foster carers while demand for loving family homes continues to grow. This gap means children who should be living
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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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