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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 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

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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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.

Lovely language

Emma’s Fostering Blog. Dinner September – Charlie is 7 and I’m beginning to establish a good routine and boundaries, but I am finding the attention seeking, ‘in your face’ type behaviours difficult to ignore. He is constantly ?dgety and anxious,

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Fostering Holiday

Emma’s Fostering Blog Holiday With the New Year comes the thought about holidays. I always make sure I get a letter from the Social worker in plenty of time, arranging permission, getting paperwork signed; obtaining passports and overcoming any legal

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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.

First Time

Helen’s Fostering Blog First Week Our first week was a busy one, my poor feet never touch the ground.  I would go hours without having time to eat and I certainly didn’t sleep very well. Beth was off school sick

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Fostering Christmas

Helen’s Fostering Blogs Reflection from last Christmas to this year. Beth and Harry have been living with us for 15 months now and this Christmas marked our second together.   Throughout the month of December, I couldn’t help but notice the

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