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Positive signs

Throughout Sons and Daughters Month this October we will be hearing from sons and daughters of foster carers as they share their experiences of growing up in a fostering household. In this blog Samantha tells us how she decided to go that extra mile for her fostered siblings and how being part of a fostering family has influenced her outlook on life.

Flower girl

Throughout Sons and Daughters Month this October we will be hearing from sons and daughters of foster carers as they share their experiences of growing up in a fostering household. In this blog Nicola tells us of the close bond she has built with her foster sister even though Nicola has long since moved out of her parents'

Marking a decade of togetherness

Jude Black has been a social worker for 40 years and currently works for the fostering team at Gloucestershire County Council. She created one of the first groups in England catering specifically for birth children of foster carers and has overseen its growth and development. The group is now well established and recently celebrated its 10th anniversary.

A blue car, a mother and a gorgeous baby boy - Robbie's story #SandD2015

When my mum and dad told me that they were considering doing fostering I felt very pleased about the news of them giving children new opportunities in life. I already knew about fostering as my friend’s mum is a foster carer I have met. Being round his house I found the environment just right

It can be rewarding but it’s mostly frustrating - Alex's story #SandD2015

When I was asked to write a blog I instantly thought of the TV show ‘Awkward’ but then I realised it had nothing to do with fostering so idea scrapped instantly.

I've fallen in love with fostering - Georgia's story #SandD2015

I personally have fallen in love with fostering, it is hands down the most rewarding thing I have ever done. Helping to change a child's life for the better and give them a positive future is something that I am incredibly proud of.

Managing meat eaters - Dev's story #SandD2015

My mum is a foster carer and has been for 8 years. Over the years I have come to the realisation that as you get older it becomes harder to live with foster children. This is probably because of "stress" from school for example, and more recently having pressure of school assignments and exams. Especially doing two GCSEs while my mum is having a foster placement.

Some advice for foster carers by Abigail #SandD2015

In my opinion, I think that fostering is quite important because it affects people’s lives in a good way. Some people get attached to children that walk into their front door even if they stay with them for a day or a year. You don’t find a lot of quiet, shy and low tempered kids around here so the work is harder for you but I guarantee a lot of people that start this job will love it.

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