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Having “the talk” with your foster child and discussing sex is a conversation that is necessary for their development...

When your foster child reaches 16, they are allowed to leave home. However, as their foster carer, you will...

Ultimately, you have to give your foster child the freedom to choose who their friends are. However, you can...

Your foster child will inevitably want to bring their friends around when they’re teenagers. Before they do, there are...

When foster children hit their teenage years, they’ll inevitably want more freedom. This can usually be viewed as a...

Foster children may face increased challenges related to mental health and well-being, such as depression, as well as be...

It’s not uncommon for foster children to display aggressive behaviour. This can be due to many reasons, such as...

Challenging behaviour from foster children can manifest in various ways, such as tantrums, hitting or kicking others and sulking....

There are several reasons why a foster child’s care may be terminated. One of the main reasons is that...

There are many reasons why a child’s time with you might be coming to an end. They might be...