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Stories and advice from our foster carers and Action for Children staff
Meet Katie and Seamus who recently marked their first year as foster carers. They reflect on the fostering assessment and what they've learned so far.
Meg didn't believe that she'd ever find her forever home until she met Sue and Derrick. Read on to learn about her incredible journey through care to independence
Why foster in Manchester and Liverpool
October is Families Who Foster Month. To mark this year’s theme, #CloserTogether, we spoke to our families and asked how fostering has helped bring them closer
Becoming a foster may feel like you’re taking a huge leap into the unknown, but there are so many steps in between - we promise. We’ve broken down the fostering process into five easy-to-read steps, so you know what to expect
For 25 years, Clara* channeled her energy into social work. She made a radical decision that led her to a new vocation supporting the UK’s most vulnerable children
With a 6% increase in the number of children in care in Northern Ireland, there's an urgent need for more foster carers. Find out about Action for Children's robust fostering assessment, and what support is available.
Mandy* was no stranger to the challenges teenagers in care face. After years of working in the social sector, she stepped up to foster and Raine* became part of her life
To celebrate Foster Care Fortnight 2022, Action for Children shine a light on their fostering youth club in Wessex
The demand for parent and child fostering assessments is on the rise. Ann is a foster carer and tells us why it's a great thing to do
Shopna is fostering a child from Afghanistan, she talks about how her role as a foster carer helps to build her young person s sense of identity and confidence
If you’ve thought about fostering, you’ve most likely worried about how you'd handle this situation. Action for Children foster carer, Galina, has supported many teenagers by fostering. Learn from her what steps you should take.
With so many foster agencies out there, what makes each agency different? Find out more about the different type of fostering agencies, and how the system works.
Mo currently fosters a thirteen-year-old girl who has been with her for two years. She can’t imagine life without her. "We want to show her that Christmas can be fun. She may not be able to be with her family, but she can be part of ours”
In solidarity with National Grief Awareness Week, foster carer Sally, reflects on her experience of sharing possibly the most difficult news for any child to receive: the death of a parent.
Marie and Colin are foster carers with Action for Children. Read how their church congregation has supported them on their fostering journey.
Learn what to expect from being part of the wonderful world of fostering and working
Zena is a mum to two boys. When they were 12 and 13 years old, Zena begun fostering through her local authority.
When you foster with Action for Children, you’ll have the whole team behind you. Read on to find out how we support you and meet some of our lovely team
Tips for new foster carers: Reasons behind “challenging” behaviour
