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Jul 19 2021 12:00PM

#WithYou…this could be their summer

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All children and young people deserve a fun and happy summer making memories that will last a lifetime.

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May 21 2021 12:00PM

Foster Care Fortnight 2021 #WhyWeCare

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During Foster Care Fortnight 2021, our staff and foster parents have been sharing their reasons #WhyWeCare to showcase how foster care can transform the lives of children and young people.

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Apr 2 2021 9:00AM

FCA celebrates World Autism Awareness Day 2021

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This World Autism Awareness Day, at FCA we are shining a spotlight on our very own FCA team member, Rachel Griffin, whose daughter was diagnosed with Autism four years ago.

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Feb 19 2021 10:00AM

Sons and daughters of fostering families

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Amy has been in a fostering family for just over 10 years now, she tells us about her experience.

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Nov 30 2020 14:00PM

Why do you need a spare room to foster?

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By far one of the most common and reoccurring questions we receive is do you need a spare bedroom and why do you need a spare bedroom to foster a child.

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Nov 19 2020 15:00PM

FCA North East Eco project launched

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The FCA North East Eco Project and Environment Strategy aims to improve ways the region can help protect nature and the environment.

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Nov 19 2020 13:00PM

Declutter your spare bedroom

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7 tips for decluttering your spare bedroom

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Nov 19 2020 10:00AM

Give your spare room a new lease of life

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Tips to give your spare bedroom a new lease of life.

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Nov 19 2020 10:00AM

Brighten your foster child’s bedroom

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Cheap and cheerful ways to brighten your foster child’s bedroom

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Nov 19 2020 10:00AM

Don’t mess with Manchester

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Don’t mess with Manchester

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Nov 17 2020 12:00PM

The value of training

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The training from FCA is so beneficial to us as foster parents

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Nov 17 2020 10:00AM

My experience of being part of a fostering family

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Young person Ethan visited FCA Central Services and wrote a blog about his experience of being part of a fostering family.

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Nov 17 2020 10:00AM

In their shoes

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Foster parent Vikki has written a blog about her experience after completing 10 days respite for two young boys and how she thinks it would feel to be a foster child.

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Nov 17 2020 10:00AM

Back to school routine

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We have put together some tips to help make children and young people's transition from summer holidays to school as smooth as possible.

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Nov 9 2020 17:00PM

Your fostering panel day

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Find out what happens at a fostering panel

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Nov 7 2020 12:00PM

Growing up in a fostering household

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Growing up in a fostering household Lauren had already gained a wealth of fostering knowledge and experience. In 2019 she followed in her parents footsteps and became a foster parent with FCA too.

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Nov 7 2020 12:00PM

Yorks and Lincs children and young people

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Yorks and Lincs children and young people write to elderly residents with letters and pictures during isolation

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Nov 6 2020 12:00PM

FCA North East AQA virtual Awards Ceremony

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FCA North East hold first virtual AQA Awards Ceremony

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Nov 6 2020 12:00PM

Poems from our children and young people

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We love to see what how creative our children and young people are.

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Nov 6 2020 12:00PM

My parents put family at the heart of everything they do

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What impact will fostering have on my family? 25 year old Yasmin from the Isle of Wight gives a real account of what it’s like when your parents foster.

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Oct 7 2020 18:00PM

How long does it take to become a foster parent?

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There are five primary steps in which everyone will need to take in order to become a foster parent.

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Oct 7 2020 17:00PM

Fostering Assessments with FCA during social distancing

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In light of recent Government social distancing instructions, we have amended our recruitment and assessment processes.

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