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Read more about the article Bereavement Training For Foster Families

Bereavement Training For Foster Families

  • Post author:Catherine Anderson Jones
  • Post published:10th January 2023
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Foster parents may be concerned to know that according to the charity Grief Encounter... "One child in every UK classroom will experience the death of someone close by the time…

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Read more about the article Resources – Helping Families Manage Christmas Overload

Resources – Helping Families Manage Christmas Overload

  • Post author:Catherine Anderson Jones
  • Post published:23rd December 2022
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Don't let everything get on top of you this Christmas.  Check out these resources with some useful ideas on how to manage things if emotions run high - or if…

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Read more about the article Staying Safe Online – Foster Parent Guides

Staying Safe Online – Foster Parent Guides

  • Post author:Catherine Anderson Jones
  • Post published:2nd December 2022
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If you are planning to give electronic gadgets to your children this year, or if you are simply aware of an increase of time spent online, check out these parent…

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Read more about the article Urgent Safety Alert – Baby Self-Feeding Pillows

Urgent Safety Alert – Baby Self-Feeding Pillows

  • Post author:Catherine Anderson Jones
  • Post published:2nd December 2022
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The government has issued an URGENT SAFETY ALERT for baby self-feeding pillows stating they present risk of harm or death from choking aspiration pneumonia. Find out more: Urgent Safety Alert…

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Read more about the article Anti-Bullying Week 2022 – Support Tools

Anti-Bullying Week 2022 – Support Tools

  • Post author:Catherine Anderson Jones
  • Post published:16th November 2022
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This week is officially Anti-Bullying week in the UK.  A time when we focus on what we can do to help prevent bullying and to support those who may be…

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Read more about the article Blue Light Discount Scheme Now Available

Blue Light Discount Scheme Now Available

  • Post author:Catherine Anderson Jones
  • Post published:4th November 2022
  • Post category:Carer News

We are delighted to confirm that Foster Carers are now eligible to receive a 'Blue Light Card'. This card gives members of the social care sector access to over 15,000…

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Read more about the article Christmas Card Competition 2022

Christmas Card Competition 2022

  • Post author:Catherine Anderson Jones
  • Post published:4th November 2022
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Could You Design Our Christmas Card This Year? What do you think the new king would like for Christmas? How would you decorate a palace? Or a Christmas Crown? What would…

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Read more about the article John Lewis Help Care-Experienced People into Work

John Lewis Help Care-Experienced People into Work

  • Post author:Catherine Anderson Jones
  • Post published:3rd November 2022
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The John Lewis Partnership has created an employment programme to help give more job opportunities to young people who are care experienced.  This is great news for those supporting teenagers…

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Read more about the article Petition the Govt to Increase Foster Carer Allowances

Petition the Govt to Increase Foster Carer Allowances

  • Post author:Catherine Anderson Jones
  • Post published:31st October 2022
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In support of foster carers across the UK there is an active petition with the Government being called on to increase foster carers' allowances and tax exemptions.When a petition reaches…

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Read more about the article Half Term Kids Eat Free!
Money Saving Central published list of restaurants and locations where kids eat free October 2022

Half Term Kids Eat Free!

  • Post author:Catherine Anderson Jones
  • Post published:20th October 2022
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Money saving central make it their mission to seek out great deals.  Including tracking where kids can eat free (or for £1). Check out the list of places offering deals for October…

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