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When a child comes into care, it is usually because their family is having problems and cannot provide for the child’s needs, or the child is at risk of harm. If no one else in the family can help, a child will need to be cared for elsewhere.  Elizabeth Leeming,…

If you are considering fostering, you may have some questions about what this means for your children. Fostering is a wonderful, highly rewarding experience, but it also brings changes and new responsibilities for everyone in the family - including any children you may already have! To help your family feel…

Fostering is not just about providing a home for the children we care for. It’s also about creating a nurturing environment where they can heal, grow, and thrive. One powerful tool in achieving this is undertaking Life Story Work with a child. Our dedicated colleagues in the Children We Care…

Fostering siblings is not only about providing a safe and supportive home for local children but also about preserving the fundamental bonds between brothers and sisters. In the complex world of foster care, children may find themselves separated from members of their biological families. Keeping siblings together can offer stability,…

There are several key differences between fostering and adoption, each with unique characteristics and responsibilities. Fostering and adoption are both pathways you can take to positively impact the life of a child who is unable to live with their birth family whilst also offering an opportunity to extend your family…

If your only (or youngest) child has recently left home, you are likely feeling a mix of emotions, and it is completely normal to have 'empty nest syndrome'. You may be wondering, 'What do I do now?' and 'How do I fill my time now that I don't have to…