Younger adults have the empathy, energy and insight to make a lasting difference — and the fostering system needs them now more than ever. Across the UK, the number of children needing safe, supportive homes continues to rise — while many experienced foster carers are approaching retirement. To meet growing demand, we urgently need younger […]
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Day in the Life of Foster Carer Support Worker Leah Have you ever wondered about what working for a fostering agency looks like? We recently sat down with Leah to find out more about her role as a Foster Carer Support Worker. Tell us about yourself. My name is Leah, and I have worked with
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Supporting your mental health as a foster carer Looking after your mental health as a foster carer is incredibly important. World Mental Health Day takes place in October, so what better time to consider how to boost your mental well-being? While helping children and young people in need can be incredibly rewarding, it can also
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How will I be matched to a child when I foster? If you’re considering fostering, you will likely have lots of questions. This might include whether you’ll get a say in who you foster. At Unity Foster Care, the happiness of our foster carers and young people is a top priority. This is why we
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Explore the benefits of fostering as a fulfilling career choice.
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Foster Care Fortnight 2023 – Jan & Nikki’s Story! Jan & Nikki have been foster carers with Unity Foster Care for 1 year, and have already made a huge impact on children & young people’s lives! Based in the north east, they work closely with their Supervising Social Worker, Terri, to ensure their three foster
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Foster Care Fortnight 2023 – Louise’s Story! Welcome to Foster Care Fortnight 2023! Over the next two weeks, we’ll be highlighting the #FosteringCommunities and all the amazing work they do to ensure foster children feel safe, loved and cared for. At Unity Foster Care, we pride ourselves on creating a family-feel, supportive community with children’s
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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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