Stacey’s Story Stacey is an energetic and loving 8 year old who wants nothing more than a family to keep her safe. Stacey has a difficult start to life; her parents were unable to keep her safe and she was regularly in contact with older males who frequently visited her home. This has made Stacey […]
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Sophie & Teddy! Sophie is a bright and energetic seven year old who loves nothing more than spending time with her little brother Teddy. Unfortunately, both of Sophie’s parents have battled with substance misuse for many years and have struggled to give both children the love, attention and care they need. Both children have suffered
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Let’s keep siblings together! At Unity Foster Care, we understand how upsetting it can to be split from your brothers and sisters after being fostered. That’s why, with the help from our dedicated Placements & Referrals team, we aim to make sure all siblings and sibling groups are kept together. Take a look at this
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Could you help a boy like Ben? Ben is a sweet, caring and clever little boy who loves nothing more than kicking a football around the park. He’s a popular little boy at school but can sometimes struggle to maintain friendships. He gets a bit jealous of the other boys and girls, whose mums pick
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Well, hello there! To start this off I thought I’d introduce myself for those of you who don’t know me. My name is Jenny, and I was approved and rubber stamped as a foster carer on Christmas Eve of 2020. Which means I’ve been a foster carer for a year and a half now, and
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To celebrate our amazing team of foster carers, we asked JP & Gregonie to star in our brand-new documentary series! They talk about why they became foster parents, how the application process was and advice for foster parents. Check it out here! Would you like to join our team? We provide an excellent fostering allowance,
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How to support your foster child exploring their gender identity or sexuality As a foster carer, you’ll want to provide the best possible support to your foster child as they develop and grow, and their sexuality or gender identity may be something they struggle with. To celebrate pride month, we’ve put together 5 ways you
Have you applied to foster a child? Here’s what to expect! Becoming a foster carer is a huge decision, so when you finally take the plunge and hit the apply button, it’s only natural to feel both anxious and excited for what’s to come. We’ve put together a brief overview of the foster carer application
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5 ways to keep your foster children entertained this Easter! It’s almost Easter! We love any excuse to eat chocolate, so the Easter weekend is always eagerly anticipated at Unity HQ! Why not make the bank holiday extra special by creating a fun-filled weekend for your foster children? Here are our 5 favourite ways to
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Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2022 At Unity Foster Care, we understand that caring for someone with an eating disorder may bring its own unique challenges; including refusing to eat, binge eating or acting out. To help raise awareness of Eating Disorder Awareness Week, we’ve put together 8 tips on how to support your foster child
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