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Fosterman Foster Carer and James Blog
The Fosterman Blog

Foster Boys Blog

James (name changed) really enjoyed himself spending time with my family and also enjoying time with Paige and her family. Unfortunately Mum decided to get involved by constantly trying to ring both on James’ phone and the home phone. We

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Fosterman Foster Carer and James Blog
The Fosterman Blog

Managing Mum Fostering Blog

Plans are made, all parties are aware of our plans and that is that. James’ (name changed) Mum is aware that James does not want to see her all time that she dictates where and when she will meet him.

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Fosterman Foster Carer and James Blog
The Fosterman Blog

Single Male Foster Carer Blog

Well the man-flu has subsided and we are both feeling better. James (name changed) wasn’t well enough to play football so we had a nice chilled weekend with no early starts. James was itching to see Paige so I dropped

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Fosterman Foster Carer and James Blog
The Fosterman Blog

Binge Watching Foster Care Blog

The sick note gang is still suffering from man flu. James (name changed) has got a little better but still has a really bad cough. I am still bunged-up but my cough is a little better. The school made it

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Fosterman Foster Carer and James Blog
The Fosterman Blog

Fostering Man-flu Blog

The weekend turned out to be a bit of a washout. Football was canceled, the weather was rubbish, and James (name changed) and I have man-flu. When I say man-flu I mean the real confined-to-bed man-flu that needs plenty of

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Fosterman Foster Carer and James Blog
The Fosterman Blog

Football Injury Fostering Blog

I am asked quite often why I came into Fostering. To be honest I never intended to but when I met my wife she was already going through the training. So I joined her on the training which was with

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Fosterman Foster Carer and James Blog
The Fosterman Blog

The Lurgy | Foster Carers Blog

Football cancelled this week due to the weather forecast. However, the day itself wasn’t too bad. It was a bit windy and very cold. James (name changed) was disappointed but that didn’t last long once he’d gone outside and felt

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Fosterman Foster Carer and James Blog
The Fosterman Blog

Not James Fault – Fostering Blog

James (name changed) had training on Tuesday night so I dropped him down and hung around to watch them train. There were a couple of other parents there and we got chatting. One asked me if James was really in

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Fosterman Foster Carer and James Blog
The Fosterman Blog

Full English Carers Blog

A weekend without a match, such fun. No early start, no rushing around sorting kit and no muddy James (name changed) in my car. Paige was at her Nan’s house for the weekend so it was just me and the

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Fosterman Foster Carer and James Blog
The Fosterman Blog

Addictions Blog

I asked James (name changed) what he would like for Christmas, big mistake! The list was long but then he made it clear that I could choose out of that list and he didn’t expect it all, good job really.

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Fosterman Foster Carer and James Blog
The Fosterman Blog

Couldn’t Sleep Blog

Had another guy ring me today, who is interesting in Fostering. A single chap who is divorced and has recently lost his job due to Covid. That’s about 5 men who have called me now to ask about becoming a

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Fosterman Foster Carer and James Blog
The Fosterman Blog

More Football Blog

Another expensive weekend! James (name changed) scored 4 goals this time which cost me £25. It was a really lovely autumnal morning, sunny and fresh and it was very enjoyable watching him play so well and enjoy his football. Paige

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