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Fostering at Christmas
Fostering children is important all year round – but it’s an extra special thing to do at Christmas. Fostering in Bradford is Bradford...
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A poem, written by one of our wonderful foster carers
We are proud to share with you a poem by one of our wonderful Bradford Fostering community.
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Can I foster if I'm LGBT+?
Can I foster if I’m LGBT+? Absolutely!
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Striking a balance between fostering and working
We discuss ways foster carers can foster and work at the same time.
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How your career can help you become a great foster carer
You may already have skills from your day-to-day and working life that can help you excel as a foster carer
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Explaining all things tax and finance for foster carers
Everything you need to know as a foster carer about fostering payments and tax obligations.
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Foster Carers Answer Your Questions
Our foster carers answer your burning FAQs
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Useful resources for newly approved foster carers
We’ve put together a list of informative websites and books that can help you learn more about your new role as a foster family.
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5 reasons you should consider fostering teenagers
Could you foster a teenager? Here’s 5 reasons why you should consider fostering older children.
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Why do I need a spare room in my home to foster?
It is important to understand what eligibility criteria is required to foster.
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What language skills do I need to become a foster carer?
What language skills do I need to become a foster carer?
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Faith and fostering
What is it like being a religious foster carer in the Bradford district?
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How to teach foster children about Ramadan
What is Ramadan? We explain how to teach your foster children about Ramadan.
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What happens during an initial home visit?
Hear about the Recruitment Initial Visit, an important part of the foster carer application process at Bradford Fostering.
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Busting 10 of the most common fostering myths
Could you foster? We debunk 10 of the most famous fostering myths.
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What is the Mockingbird family model?
Learn about the Mockingbird family model and the benefits to it has brought to so many families in the Bradford district.
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Why should you foster with your local council?
Here's 6 reasons why you should foster with your local council fostering service instead of a private independent fostering agency.
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How much do foster carers get paid?
Everything you need to know about foster care pay and allowances.
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