Raise awareness and break the stigma Each year 18 October is World Menopause Day an opportunity to raise awareness, break the stigma and highlight the support available for improving health and wellbeing for those experiencing menopause. Menopause is not just a gender or age issue; it is an organisational issue which can impact everyone in […]
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Family Decisions About Fostering Children Becoming a foster parent isn’t something you decide on a whim—it’s a thoughtful journey. It’s important to gather the whole household together from the get-go, and it can feel even more significant when you consider how fostering might impact your own kids. Ensuring your biological children’s well-being is a top priority,
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CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2023 Throughout this Black History Month, in support of the ‘Celebrating Our Sisters’ 2023 theme, we are highlighting and celebrating incredible Black women who have helped change lives and perceptions. In particular those who have influenced the lives of children and families through their work. Check out more about these women,
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Introducing The Foster Care Charity A new era in transforming children’s lives We are proud to announce from 1st October, 2023, The Foster Care Co-operative has transitioned to become The Foster Care Charity. This exciting development marks a pivotal moment in our journey to provide foster care and support to vulnerable children across England and
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With the new school year firmly underway, its a good time to put online safety back on the agenda. Foster carers and parents need to consider not just physical child safety but also the steps to take to help ensure children’s safety in the digital world. Safer Online Practices As the internet and social media
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It’s back-to-school season – are your foster kids feeling anxious? The time has rolled around again – back to school season is upon us. For foster families, this transition can bring about a mix of excitement and anxiety for the kids in your care. The first day of school is edging closer, and after the
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The UK Government has a pilot grant project to provide additional educational funding for looked-after children and care leavers at post-16. An additional £5 million has been made available to selected Local Authorities in England for the 2022-23 school year. Funds are there for schools to provide support for educational interventions, tuition or anything else
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What do Foster Carers need to know about paying UK tax? So many Foster Carers have questions about their tax status, what to pay, how to pay and where to pay. It’s certainly an area where people need help and advice. Here is some key information and links to help you regarding tax and foster
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Recently, I delivered two separate Education training sessions for foster carers in England and Wales. This was the first time that the training has been separated after hearing feedback from carers who have attended in the past. Explains Roxanne, Education Specialist for FCC Education Awareness Sessions These sessions worked much better as there are
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Parents and foster carers need to be able to help teens learn about digital safety and how to manage their online presence. With 40% of the 800 million active users on TikTok between the ages of 14 and 24 there is increasing responsibility to understand the dangers of social media and teach children how to
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