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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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Fostering Stories: Hazel & Michelle, Part-Time Foster Carers
Part-time foster carers Hazel and Michelle have fostered since 2021. Read their story.
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Children Who Foster: Adam's Story
We speak to Adam about his experience being a child who fosters.
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Fostering Stories: Ashley and Mark
Ashley and Mark started their fostering journey with Bradford 15 months ago and care for a 7 year old child.
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Children Who Foster: Lucy's Story
Lucy, aged 14, lives with her parents, who have been long term foster carers who started fostering before Lucy was born.
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Fostering Stories: Catherine, A Part-Time Foster Carer
Catherine has been a short breaks carer for 6 years and has cared for many children from the age range of 0-18
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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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What’s it like to be a foster family? Hear from the sons and daughters of families who foster
We spoke with several children who foster to learn more about their experiences as children who foster.
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Children Who Foster: Maryam's Story
Meet Bradford’s children who foster It isn’t only adults who foster for Bradford - when you bring a foster child into your family home,...
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Children Who Foster: Charley and McCauley
We spoke with Charley, aged 12 and McCauley, aged 13 about their experiences as children who foster.
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Fostering Stories: Tracy
Since becoming a foster carer for Bradford Fostering, Tracey has fostered 7 children between the ages of 7 and 17.
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Why do I need a spare room in my home to foster?
It is important to understand what eligibility criteria is required to foster.
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Fostering Stories: Jane
Jane has fostered children for 10 months, providing care and support for 2 children aged 8 and 13.
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