celebrating kinship care week: Bradley and Dilys’ story
For the past three years, Bradley and Dilys have opened their home and hearts to their grandson.
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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.
celebrating the children of foster carers
Yasmin, daughter of foster carers shares her story for Children of Foster Carers Week.
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the empty nest doesn’t have to stay empty
Cheryl and Andy's fostering journey began after their own children had grown up.
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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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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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