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Fostering Stories: Mo
Mo has fostered over 50 children and teenagers over the past 20 years, helping to change the lives of young people in her care.
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Fostering Stories: Kara
"Most of my foster children didn't want their placements to end". Read Kara's story.
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Fostering Stories: Louise
Hear Louise's fostering story as a respite foster carer in Bradford.
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Fostering Stories: Victoria
Moving from an independent fostering agency to Bradford Fostering
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Fostering Stories: Linda
From winning the Best Support Carer in Bradford award in 2018 to becoming a full-time foster carer in 2020
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Fostering Stories: Anita
"I really wanted to do it" - Hear Anita's fostering story.
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What language skills do I need to become a foster carer?
What language skills do I need to become a foster carer?
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10 things to do this half-term
10 fun-filled activities for you and your children to enjoy in the Bradford district this May
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Faith and fostering
What is it like being a religious foster carer in the Bradford district?
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Fostering Stories: Tariq and Irum
Tariq and Irum foster a child with complex health needs and disabilities. Read their fostering story.
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Fostering Stories: Deborah, Mockingbird liaison officer
Hear the story of Deborah, a Bradford foster carer of older children and Bradford Fostering’s Mockingbird liaison officer.
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Fostering Stories: Heidi & Frank
Learn about life as Christian foster carers in Bradford.
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Fostering Stories: Gina & Pete - A 30 Year Fostering Career
Read about Gina and Pete's incredible 30 year fostering story.
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How to teach foster children about Ramadan
What is Ramadan? We explain how to teach your foster children about Ramadan.
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What happens during an initial home visit?
Hear about the Recruitment Initial Visit, an important part of the foster carer application process at Bradford Fostering.
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Busting 10 of the most common fostering myths
Could you foster? We debunk 10 of the most famous fostering myths.
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What is the Mockingbird family model?
Learn about the Mockingbird family model and the benefits to it has brought to so many families in the Bradford district.
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Why should you foster with your local council?
Here's 6 reasons why you should foster with your local council fostering service instead of a private independent fostering agency.
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How much do foster carers get paid?
Everything you need to know about foster care pay and allowances.
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Fostering Stories: Wendy & Michael
Wendy & Michael have fostered for over 15 years - hear their unique and heartwarming story.
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