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The Importance of Maintaining Sibling Relationships in Foster Care

When we think of foster care, we can be forgiven for considering one child or young person benefiting from the safe and secure home of a foster family. But for a

12 March 2025

The Vital Role Of Men In Foster Care

The success of the Foster Care system relies on a community of essential individuals. Both men and women. Men participate as foster carers jointly with their partner, as single...

12 March 2025

Why Northern Ireland needs foster carers

In 2008, there were 2,433 children and young people in the care system in Northern Ireland. That number jumped to over 3,500 in 2021 and 3,999 in 2024. Of...

12 March 2025

What Support Is There For Foster Carers?

Taking the decision to become a foster carer is a huge step. You will have spent time considering it at length. Talked to family and friends. To foster care...

12 March 2025

Fostering in the LGBTQIA+ Community

What makes a great foster carer has nothing to do with marital status, sex, or sexual orientation. Great foster carers are individuals or couples who are devoted to the...

12 March 2025

The importance of fostering young refugees

Children and young people in our social care system come from many different backgrounds, all with unique experiences and histories. In recent years, a growing number young people, referred...

12 March 2025

Foster Care Myths Debunked

We all have preconceived ideas of what being a foster carer means. Who is suited to being a foster carer? What qualifications might you need? What type of house...

12 March 2025