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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

Foster Care Blog | Missed Calls

Fosterman’s Fostering Blog It was all back to normal this week. It was a strange Easter break with James (name changed) being away for a good part of it and all the issues with his Mum. James enjoyed his time

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Fosterman Foster Carer and James Blog

Cooking Relaxing Fostering Blog

Fosterman’s Fostering Blog After a relatively peaceful weekend, interspersed with some issues from James’ (name changed) Mum it was time for the big lad to return to base. He was dropped home by Paige’s family and I went to say

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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

Fostering Blog | Mandatory Training

Friday’s Fostering Blog We made it! We made it through the week – and just about it one piece. And that is enough! I will enjoy this feeling for now – that we actually had a positive week at school.

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

Fostering Blog | Fingers crossed

Tuesday’s Fostering Blog Today has been one of those really frustrating days you know those days where you have a list as long as your arm to get through on your to do list and you just don’t seem to

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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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