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Party to Celebrate Foster Care Fortnight 2023
Foster families in Bradford enjoyed a great day out to celebrate Foster Care Fortnight
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Bradford Foster Square renamed in recognition of Foster Care Fortnight 2023
Bradford Forster Square station is renamed Bradford Foster Square to mark Foster Care Fortnight 2023
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Foster carers fees and allowances increase from 1st April 2023
Bradford Council has announced that the professional fees that foster carers receive will be increased. The increase of 12.4% comes in...
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Fostering film: Childhood
Our short film, Childhood, highlights the impact of neglect on children, in this instance, brothers and sisters, who are sometimes left...
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A poem, written by one of our wonderful foster carers
We are proud to share with you a poem by one of our wonderful Bradford Fostering community.
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Can I foster if I'm LGBT+?
Can I foster if I’m LGBT+? Absolutely!
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Highlighting our wonderful foster carer community
We shine a light on the incredible work our fostering community do everyday to make each other feel welcome and supported in Bradford.
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What fostering has taught me
Our foster carers shared some of the key lessons they learnt after becoming foster carers with Bradford Fostering.
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Talking to children about online safety
Top tips for starting the conversation about online safety.
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Fostering as a single foster carer
We welcome foster carers who are single! No matter your relationship status, sexual orientation or gender identity, you can foster with us.
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Support, Stability and Training: Life as a foster carer in Bradford
Life as a foster carer can be challenging - but there will always be someone there to help and support you.
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Striking a balance between fostering and working
We discuss ways foster carers can foster and work at the same time.
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How your career can help you become a great foster carer
You may already have skills from your day-to-day and working life that can help you excel as a foster carer
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Explaining all things tax and finance for foster carers
Everything you need to know as a foster carer about fostering payments and tax obligations.
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Foster Carers Answer Your Questions
Our foster carers answer your burning FAQs
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Useful resources for newly approved foster carers
We’ve put together a list of informative websites and books that can help you learn more about your new role as a foster family.
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Useful resources for anyone considering fostering with Bradford
Here's a list of some informative websites and books that can help you learn more about whether fostering is right for you and your family.
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5 reasons you should consider fostering teenagers
Could you foster a teenager? Here’s 5 reasons why you should consider fostering older children.
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What happens in an information call back?
We answer all your frequently asked questions about information call backs with Bradford Fostering.
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5 fun sports for fostering families to get involved in
From archery to athletics, here’s 5 fun sports for your children to try in the Bradford district.
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