Blogs Fostering
Category: Case study
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Reflections on caring for a transgender young person
Young people exploring their transgender identity may need support to navigate school, friends, family, social media and more. One of our foster carers shares insights from being part of this journey…
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Ramadan & Eid - how we celebrate in my family
Riffat, one of the foster carers in our fostering community, shares her household's experience of Ramadan and Eid...
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Anya & Elaine - short-break care for children with disabilities
Anya and Elaine have been part of the Buckinghamshire Fostering Community for many years as Contract Carers. Their role involves providing short-break care and support to children with disabilities who live with their families. We met with them to find out more about their experiences of caring for children with …
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Vicki - fostering teens
Looking after a teen can make a huge difference to their future. We spoke to Vicki about caring for this age group...
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In the Spotlight: Jade Gumbs
Meet Jade, who grew up in a fostering family...
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Ten Myths about Fostering, BUSTED! #MythBustingMonday
Fostering can be an extremely rewarding venture. Not only are you providing a loving home for a child who needs one, but you are also enriching your own lives. There will be some who want to foster a child but feel they are unsuitable or incapable for a number of …
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Black History Month Focus on Health: High Blood Pressure
One of the risk factors for heart disease is high blood pressure. Also known as hypertension, this condition is particularly troublesome for Africans and Caribbeans. In fact, one in three African and Caribbeans suffer from high blood pressure.
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Black History Month Focus on Health: Lupus
What to know about lupus rash on Black skin.
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Black History Month Focus on Health: Sickle Cell Anaemia
What to know about Sickle Cell Anaemia
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Meet the Team: Recruitment Assistant Team Manager, Andy Turner
In the first of a new series, we get to know the team at Foster with Bucks. In this first episode, we meet Andy Turner, who is the Assistant Team Manager in the Recruitment Team.
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