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The Fostering Network is today launching its Keep Connected principles which it hopes will become embedded in the practice of children’s services, with the aim of all children and young people who are moving on from foster families to be enabled to keep in touch with them – and with other significant people in their lives.
A couple from a farming community in Draperstown have been named 2018’s Foster Carers of the Year in Northern Ireland.
Patricia and Colm Gray have been fostering for more than a decade for the Northern Trust. Alongside running a busy sheep farm and raising four children of their own, Patricia and Colm have looked after toddlers, mothers with their babies, as well as teenagers and say they simply can’t imagine doing anything else.
It’s not often that the title of a book so perfectly describes its content - this book truly is a treasure box and is packed full of resources, examples and ideas to support carers working with children who have experienced developmental and relational trauma.
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The children of foster carers play an essential role in welcoming children and young people in care into their families and are vital to successful fostering. Most children of foster carers report that they are happy being part of a fostering family, but expectations on them are high and there can be challenges to overcome. Children of Foster Carers Month is the perfect opportunity to show the young people in your service how much you appreciate their contribution and dedication to fostering.
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Libby Thornhill has been fostering since 2011 having been inspired by some of the amazing children and staff at the school where she was Chair of Governors for 15 years.
Foster care Fortnight receives around 900 pieces of media coverage each year, and The Fostering Network is delighted to receive backing of celebrities and politicans from across the UK who lend their support to our campaign.
