how a furry friend can bring joy and support to a fostering family
For this National Pet Day, we spoke with our dedicated foster carer, Wendy, and her...
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Our Foster Wales Flintshire blog is the one-stop-shop for everything about foster care. Here we provide news on upcoming events, interviews with experts in the field, and just a bit of everything really. Spare 5 minutes with a cuppa and see what’s going on in the world of fostering.
what it’s really like to be assessed as a foster carer
A blog written by a newly approved flintshire foster carer about what it's really like to be assessed.
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fostering and working for flintshire county council: caroline’s experience
Caroline shares her experience of being a flintshire county council employee and a foster carer.
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talking about fostering with your family
When is the right time to mention the idea of fostering to your family? Here are some top tips!
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10 things you need to know about parent and child foster placements
Parent and child fostering is where typically a young mother and baby comes to stay with you for a while.
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10 positive affects fostering can have on your own children
Becoming a foster carer is a decision for your whole family, ensuring it’s right for your own children too.
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7 things that could disqualify you from being a foster carer
7 things that could disqualify you from being a foster carer. Let's put your mind at ease!
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a real foster care fortnight –14 days in the life of foster carers
Seven Flintshire foster carers have opened their doors to share a glimpse into 14 days of fostering life.
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accepting a foster child: 15 key questions to ask
What to ask when the phone rings about a accepting a new foster child into your home.
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i became a foster carer in my sixties!
A foster carer from Flintshire's story about becoming a foster carer in her sixties!
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can you combine childminding with fostering?
Can you combine childminding with fostering? There are various views on combining childminding and fostering.
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“i love what i do” – fostering siblings
Kim has been a foster carer for 18 years, her first fostering experience was with a brother and sister.
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