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Thursday 18 July 2024Carer Story
Ellie Simmonds - It's Because of You!
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Monday 15 July 2024Carer Story
Summer of Sports
National Fostering Group is excited to announce that we are working with the British Gymnastic Foundation to host a series of events this summer to celebrate the positive physical and mental effects of engaging with sport.
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Tuesday 04 June 2024Carer Story
Learning to Parent Differently - Tracy and Ricky’s Story
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Friday 31 May 2024Carer Story
You’re Never Too Old to Foster - Carole and John’s Story
Carole and John are in their early 70s and, since 2011, they have been fostering. John said “There is no greater excitement than having a teenager living in your house. Technically, I suppose, we are old and should maybe be thinking about retirement but fostering enriches our lives, it keeps us active and alive.”
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Friday 24 May 2024Carer Story
“It Enriched Our Children’s Lives” - Wendy and Richard’s Story
Wendy and husband, Richard have two birth children – a son and a daughter. They both love parenting and the idea of offering a home to a young person who’s not had the best start in life appealed to them
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Tuesday 30 April 2024Carer Story
Why Corrina and Stuart Love Fostering Older Children
Corrina has worked with children since she was 17. Over time, as an early years teacher, she became increasingly aware of the huge gap between the haves and the have-nots and also of the difference it makes when children are nurtured.
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Wednesday 24 April 2024Carer Story
Learning to Ride the Wave
A challenging childhood can sometimes be the catalyst that makes someone want to become a foster carer later in life. This was the case for Sarah, who has fostered with the National Fostering Group for just under three years.
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Friday 22 March 2024Carer Story
Not All Roses, But So Rewarding
Jo and Paul worked in the prison service for many years. As they got to know the prisoners, they began to realise that many of the problems began in childhood. The idea of fostering children started forming in their minds then, but it wasn’t the right time for them to become foster carers.
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