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Can I foster if I have pets?
Read more: Can I foster if I have pets?Find out how dogs, cats and other pets fit into fostering and why many foster families include much-loved animals.
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Can I foster if I rent my home?
Read more: Can I foster if I rent my home?Find out the requirements for foster carers who rent, what assessments are involved and how to start your fostering journey.
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You’re never fostering alone: Fostering with Mockingbird
Read more: You’re never fostering alone: Fostering with MockingbirdWe’re proud we offer the Mockingbird Family Model: a pioneering approach to fostering that ensures you’re never doing it alone.
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Can I foster if I’m single?
Read more: Can I foster if I’m single?Can you foster if you’re single? Yes. Find out how single people can become foster carers, the support available and why relationship status won’t stop you fostering.
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Can I foster if I have children of my own?
Read more: Can I foster if I have children of my own?Learn how fostering works for families, the support available for your children and what to expect when fostering.
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Bitesize Podcast “Talk of Care” shares real voices from the fostering community
Read more: Bitesize Podcast “Talk of Care” shares real voices from the fostering communityWe are proud to be supporting an inspiring new podcast, “Talk of Care – Real Voices, Real Stories,” which shines a spotlight on the lived experiences of people involved in…
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Six families in Yate to be supported by sixth Mockingbird Constellation
Read more: Six families in Yate to be supported by sixth Mockingbird ConstellationWe’re delighted to share that our sixth Mockingbird Constellation is now up and running, bringing vital support and connection to fostering families in South Gloucestershire. This latest constellation will support…
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Finding Courage: Why unaccompanied children need foster carers
Read more: Finding Courage: Why unaccompanied children need foster carersDiscover the challenges faced by unaccompanied children and why they need compassionate foster carers for a brighter future.
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Fostering with Pride: Challenging perceptions and celebrating inclusive families
Read more: Fostering with Pride: Challenging perceptions and celebrating inclusive familiesExplore the importance of LGBTQ+ fostering during Pride Month and its role in promoting equality and inclusion for all.
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356 years of fostering celebrated at South Gloucestershire Foster Carer Awards
Read more: 356 years of fostering celebrated at South Gloucestershire Foster Carer AwardsSouth Gloucestershire Council has celebrated the extraordinary dedication of its foster carers at a special awards ceremony held during Foster Care Fortnight.
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Meet our foster carers
Read more: Meet our foster carersBehind every fostering journey are real people, motivated by love, care, and the belief that children deserve to feel safe and valued. Meet some of them.
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Local Authority fostering or an Independent Fostering Agency: What’s the difference?
Read more: Local Authority fostering or an Independent Fostering Agency: What’s the difference?If you’re considering becoming a foster carer, one of the first choices you’ll face is whether to foster with your local authority or an independent fostering agency (IFA).
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All fostering enquiries are handled first by our partners, Fostering South West (also known as the regional hub). The hub brings together enquiries for all local authorities across the South West. They aim to contact you within two days of your enquiry for an initial chat to help you decide whether fostering is right for you. If it is, the hub passes your enquiry to us (South Gloucestershire Council), and we support you through the rest of your fostering journey.