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Representing fostering siblings in the North East - a young girl with her in ponytail wearing pink t-shirt looks at the camera while being hugged by younger boy with closed eyes wearing blue and white top.
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The unique challenge of fostering siblings – 5 top tips…

Overview: A look at the reasons behind the need for more foster homes for siblings in the north east region.…

Woman kneeling in front of young boy in his school uniform. They are both smiling and standing in the hallway of a house with door open in the background. Representing transferring foster agency in the North East
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The Fostering Company – Moving to the North East? Everything…

Overview: A look at the process for transferring between fostering agencies for foster carers moving to the North East or…

A teenage girl sitting reading a book on a windowsill - representing long-term fostering in Newcastle and the North East
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Long-term fostering in Newcastle and the North East is it…

Overview: Exploring the critical role of long-term fostering in Newcastle and the North East. Plus, sharing regional fostering facts and…

A family walking along the coastline representing fostering and adoption support in Newcastle in the north east
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Fostering and adoption in Newcastle – what support is available?

Overview: An introduction to the support available for foster carers in Durham, Newcastle and the wider north east for those…

Young girl in short-term fostering playing with wooden toys
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The importance of short-term fostering for families in the North…

Overview: Introducing short-term fostering, how long a short-term foster placement is and the importance of short-term fostering. Plus, answering the…

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Celebrating Community this Foster Care Fortnight

Foster Care Fortnight 2023 is celebrated from 15th – 28th May. This year the theme is #FosteringCommunties! Foster Care Fortnight 2023 is a…

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Parent and child fostering – what are the benefits and…

Overview: Offering a brief introduction to parent and child fostering, we’ll also look at the benefits of being a foster…

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How We’re Celebrating Care Day 2023!

Friday, 17 February, is Care Day – the world’s biggest celebration of children and young people with care experience! This…

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The Fostering Company celebrates turning ten!

This month at The Fostering Company we celebrated our 10th anniversary of looking after care experienced children in the North…