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Jun 20 2022 12:00PM

Foster parent Colin celebrates men in foster care

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Foster parent Colin from the North West reflects on his 17 years of full-time fostering and how some stereotypical beliefs restrict so many incredible individuals from taking the leap to foster.

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Apr 2 2022 12:00PM

“It’s not all about making them happy and giving them nice things, it’s about being a comforting presence and being kind. Sometimes they just need to know you are there.”

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Single foster parent, Marlene, based in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, has worked with children with autism, shares her incredible fostering journey so far.

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Mar 24 2022 12:00PM

“The big thing was making that decision and going with it. We’ve never regretted it, and never looked back!”

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Steve and Eileen, winners of the Families First Foster Carer award in 2017 and foster parents for over 15 years, sit down to talk to us about their journey so far.

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Mar 15 2022 12:00PM

“It is amazing to see what wonderful children they have grown to become.”

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Christie Newbold, a Derbyshire local, has been fostering for the past 3 years and sat down to share her experience and advice for future foster parents.

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Mar 1 2022 12:00PM

Foster parent, Kerry, shares her incredible fostering journey with a talented child in her care who was destined for higher education.

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As part of our #ChangeTheStory campaign, Kerry shares the incredible success of a young person in her care, and how he went on to achieve his ambition.

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Feb 28 2022 12:00PM

"We find fostering so rewarding, we do not consider it as a job, it’s a way of life.”

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Foster parents, Delia and Franz Cox, who are based in the North of England, have been fostering vulnerable children for seven years and are currently looking after two children.

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Feb 17 2022 12:00PM

“It’s giving children a brighter future and keeping them safe”

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Single foster parent, Nicola Pearson from the North East shares her incredible fostering journey over the past 20 years.

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Feb 9 2022 12:00PM

"When they can recognise that they have achieved something amazing, like he did, it means the world to me.”

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After 12 years and a varied foster career, Mandy speaks about her foster journey so far with FCA.

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Feb 4 2022 12:00PM

“Your life does change completely, of course it does, but you are able to invest yourself and your time into creating better outcomes for young people”

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Michelle left her job working in education to devote her time to vulnerable young children. Now, with her partner Ashley, the pair from the North East foster full time and have two young girls in their care.

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Dec 22 2021 12:00PM

"My birth child who is 15 years old has been very much involved. This Christmas, he has taken on the role as big brother "

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FCA Foster Parent Nina knows family is everything and wanted to share her experience of the positive impact that fostering at Christmas had on her family and especially the effect it had on her birth son.

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Dec 16 2021 12:00PM

“My second ever foster child defied all expectations and changed my Christmases forever.”

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Fostering over Christmas can make a world of difference to children in care and foster carers alike. Since Caroline’s first Christmas as a foster parent she has supported all kinds of children and young people over Christmas, and would urge others to do the same.

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Nov 24 2021 12:00PM

“He isn’t the same as when he arrived with me. He has transformed.”

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Cathy Richards from Anglesey digs deep as she talks about her first 16 months as a foster parent.

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Nov 24 2021 12:00PM

“My husband looked at me like I’d gone mad, but let me tell you, it was the best thing we ever did.”

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It all started with a small advert in the local newspaper, and almost 16 years later, Jill and Gary are still fostering. Jill chats about their experiences…

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Nov 16 2021 12:00PM

"Moving into full time fostering was definitely unknown territory for us, but it was the best decision we made and we’ve never looked back."

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Foster Parents Ellie and Pete Wileen, who are both ex members of the armed forces, share their inspiring foster story so far.

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Nov 11 2021 12:00PM

“We wouldn’t go back to a 9-5 job. We absolutely love and enjoy fostering”

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Foster parents, Sharon and Robert from Cymru, embarked on their fostering journey back in 2010 and share with us their experience over the past decade.

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Nov 3 2021 12:00PM

“By giving them a stable home, a stable environment, we’re helping to change history in that child’s life.”

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Foster parent Mandy shares her fostering experience over the past 13 years with FCA Northern Ireland.

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Nov 2 2021 12:00PM

“We always tell our children, they’re loved, and that tomorrow is a new day”

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Foster parent, Joanna Frost, who has been fostering for over a decade shares her fostering experience, her approach to care and the importance of family.

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Nov 1 2021 12:00PM

"I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending FCA"

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Danielle’s mum, Jackie referred Danielle and Michael through the FCA word of mouth scheme. The couple, along with their own daughter have now been fostering with FCA for 3 years and haven't looked back.

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Nov 1 2021 12:00PM

" I recommended my daughter to FCA"

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Jackie and Simon have been fostering with FCA for eight and a half years. They share their story with us and why they decided to recommend Jackie’s daughter and son-in-law through FCA’s Refer-a-Friend Scheme.

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Oct 21 2021 12:00PM

“It is the most rewarding thing you can do in your lifetime so if you want to do it, go for it”

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Retiring foster parent, Anne Meakin, shares her experience of two decades worth of fostering.

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Sep 27 2021 12:00PM

"It’s special to be able to make such a difference to people’s lives, we love what we do."

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FCA’s Time to Shine winner, Melanie Plant, 44 , based in Shropshire, shares how specialising in parent and child placement fostering has changed her life.

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Jun 22 2021 12:00PM

Trevor's Story

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Meet Trevor and his wife Tracey who were approved as foster parents in 2015 and since then they have gone on to foster eight young children in six years.

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Apr 19 2021 12:00PM

Meet Lynne - one of FCA’s longest fostering parents

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Single foster parent, Lynne shares her fostering experience over the past two decades.

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Mar 3 2021 14:00PM

Luke and Danny's story

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Danny and Luke were approved as foster parents in 2018 and since then they have gone on to foster eight young children in just two years.

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Feb 16 2021 17:00PM

Sarah's story

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Sarah, based in the South East, who specialises in parent and child placements shares how fostering over ten years has changed her life.

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Feb 16 2021 17:00PM

Behind Angie and Andy's door

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"We get through challenging days knowing that we are part of a great community changing the lives of children and young people.’’

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Nov 9 2020 12:00PM

Behind Deborah and Mally’s Door

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Deborah and Mally share their story of how they opened their doors and became foster parents to a number of children and young people across the North East.

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Nov 9 2020 12:00PM

Meet foster parent Lorna

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Lorna had room in her home, in her heart, so her fostering journey began

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Nov 5 2020 12:00PM

Mel and Pam

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Read Mel and Pam's fostering story

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Oct 30 2020 12:00PM

“Just do it, it’s the best experience we have ever had”

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Sharing their fostering journey to help inspire others to think about fostering, meet new foster carers Steven and Kevin.

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Oct 30 2020 12:00PM

Jo and Lisa’s story

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Joanne and Lisa from Birmingham have been fostering with FCA since 2017.

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Oct 30 2020 12:00PM

Deborah and Brian’s story

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Deborah and Brian Butler from North Wales have been fostering with FCA for over 11 years.

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Oct 30 2020 12:00PM

Katie and Jade’s Story

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Two foster carers, Katie and Jade North Wales started their fostering career earlier than most at just 23 and 25.

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Oct 30 2020 12:00PM

Joanne and Martyn’s Story

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Meet Joanne (38) and Martyn (39) Shaw from Wigan who have been foster carers with Foster Care Associates (FCA) for seven years.

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Oct 30 2020 12:00PM

Why foster parent and child placements?

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Why foster parent and child placements?

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Oct 10 2020 17:00PM

Alison’s Story

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Marathon runner, Alison is never one to shy away from a challenge. However, her biggest challenge in life so far is being able to provide and safe and nurturing home to children and young people in care.

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