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Fosterman

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Fosterman is a father and a fostercarer. He's fun loving and has ample of experience to provide any newbie carer with insight and know-how.

Fosterman Foster Carer and James Blog

Fostering Confidence Blog

Fostering Confidence Blog Another busy weekend with James (name changed). On Friday night we just chilled knowing that we had a busy weekend ahead. We watched a film and got a takeaway. We actually sat and went through our weekend

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Fosterman Foster Carer and James Blog

Fostermans Fostering Blog

Fostering Blogger Tuesday night training and I have to admit being concerned after what had happened the previous session. Although the boys had made up I was concerned that there would be some kind of tension between the two of

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Less Ordinary Family

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Harriet is a birth mum of two teenage daughters and a fostercarer to a disbled girl called Alice. With her husband, Charlie by her side, they navigate the waters of a less ordinary family lifestyle.

Fulltime Foster Carer - Harriet author of: A Less Ordinary Family

Big Fireworks

Fostering Blog Monday Last week was Bonfire Night. To be honest I wasn’t feeling 100% so decided not to mention it to the children. I thought to myself, if they bring it up then I will gather myself and make

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Fulltime Foster Carer - Harriet author of: A Less Ordinary Family

Alice’s stage

Fostering Blog Thursday This evening Annie and I went to her school for a Careers Evening. The school had organised the evening for all year nine students who will be making their GCSE options later this year. It was intended

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Emma’s Fostering Days

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Emma’s Fostering days blog are by an experienced foster carer who gives you an honest and revealing insight into the ups and downs of foster care. A great resource for other carers and those interested in becoming carers.

Fostering Blog | Time Heals

Emma’s fostering blog When you are a foster carer it can be a roller coaster experience with happy and sad times, as you welcome a child into your home you never really know how long they will stay but after

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A Fostering Career?

Emma’s fostering blog ’Thinking about Fostering’ When you’re thinking about fostering, there is much to consider you obviously want to make a difference; you certainly don’t want to fail. It’s important to do your research as they all sound great

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Helen's Fostering Journey

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Helen is new to Foster Carer. After along time thinking about taking the leap Helen and partner get stuck in with there first placement(s). Insight into their journey.

Possessions

Helen’s Fostering Blogs Possessions Both Harry and Beth are very protective about all of their possessions and this has not altered at all in the 16 months they have been living with us. When Beth and Harry first came to

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Fostering Respite Blog

The Importance of Respite. The need to be you, every now and then. When you are caring for children who have experienced trauma in their lives, at times it can be very demanding and draining. There will be many times

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