What is respite fostering? Insights with foster carer Jenny
We caught up with Jenny to find out more about her experience as a respite foster carer.
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How to help a foster child settle into a new school
When a foster child transitions to a new school, it can be a challenging experience. Read our tips for helping them to settle in.
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Can I foster if I own a pet? The positives of animals for children & young people in foster care
We break down the positives of owning a pet for foster children and young people.
A day in the life of Fostering Recruitment Officer Gemma
We sat down with the lovely Gemma to find out more about what a typical working day looks like for her.
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The Fostering Family: A Poem by KS
One of our Unity Foster Care birth children has written a poem about fostering…
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Foster Care Fortnight 2023 – Jan & Nikki’s Story!
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!
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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Foster carer profile: JP & Gregonie!
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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What to expect when you apply to become a foster carer!
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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Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2022
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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