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Fostering 101: The Beginner's Guide to Fostering a Child
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A Complete Guide on How to Transfer Fostering Agency
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How to Foster a Child with Trauma
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A Foster Parent's Guide to Complex Trauma in Children
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How to Foster a Child with Autism
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Autism Support Pack for Foster Parents
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Our Fostering Finance Guide tells you everything you need to know about allowances, tax, National Insurance and claiming benefits whilst fostering.
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Play therapy is an effective form of therapy that could give your foster child new coping mechanisms and a new outlook on life.
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We explore practical ways in which you can help a child suffering from trauma feel safe in your care and ways in which you can cultivate a positive and healthy relationship with them.
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Join us as we explored more about what causes attachment trauma, the signs, and how you as a foster parent can help children heal and recover.
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Gain an understanding of the long-term effects of abuse or neglect specifically for foster children. Learn about the unique challenges that foster children may face and the potential lasting consequences of mistreatment.
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How to Communicate with a Non-Verbal Autistic Child
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10 Fun Sensory Activities for a Child with Autism
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The Benefits of Pets for Autistic Children
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The stereotype that autism is more common in boys has long been prevalent, but studies show that autism is underdiagnosed in girls. We will explore how autistic girls present differently than boys.
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