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Share the Care: The impact of Short Break fostering
Read more: Share the Care: The impact of Short Break fosteringMeet Jackie, our lead for Short Break Fostering who tells us how Share the Care creates wonderful experiences for children.
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Chris and Beccy share their insights on the Fostering South West Podcast
Read more: Chris and Beccy share their insights on the Fostering South West PodcastWe’re excited to share that two of our very own — Chris and Beccy from the Foster South Glos team — were special guests on the latest episode of the Fostering South West…
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Specialist Foster Carer Roles
Read more: Specialist Foster Carer RolesWe are looking for people with relevant experience to offer specialised care for young people with complex emotional needs and behaviours.
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Become a foster carer with South Glos
Read more: Become a foster carer with South GlosWe need foster carers to join our team and help us care for children and young people. Become a foster carer.
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Life Story Work: How we’re helping children in care make sense of their past
Read more: Life Story Work: How we’re helping children in care make sense of their pastExplore the impact of life story work on children in care, helping them understand their past and find security in their identity.
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Beacon Rise School Donates to Support Children in Care
Read more: Beacon Rise School Donates to Support Children in CareBeacon Rise Primary School in South Gloucestershire has donated toys, games, and craft materials to help children in foster care feel welcomed and supported. Discover how their generosity is making…
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Make it a summer to remember: Free & low-cost days out for fostering families in South Glos
Read more: Make it a summer to remember: Free & low-cost days out for fostering families in South GlosWhether you’re a parent, carer, or part of a fostering family, South Gloucestershire has a fantastic mix of free and low-cost activities to make this summer memorable without breaking the…
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Mockingbird Home Hub Carer, Mandy
Read more: Mockingbird Home Hub Carer, MandyHome Hub Carer Mandy explains the benefits of the Mockingbird approach for foster families and children in South Glos.
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Mockingbird Home Hub Carer, Adam
Read more: Mockingbird Home Hub Carer, AdamDiscover the role of a home hub carer through Adam’s insights on fostering, support networks, and meaningful connections.
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Give a child a summer to remember — Foster with South Gloucestershire
Read more: Give a child a summer to remember — Foster with South GloucestershireImagine giving a child their very first holiday, ice cream by the sea or their first memory of what family feels like. Give a child a summer to remember.
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Did you know foster carers get paid?
Read more: Did you know foster carers get paid?Discover how much foster carers get paid and the generous allowances provided for caring for children in foster care.
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Our Foster Carers Book Club is here!
Read more: Our Foster Carers Book Club is here!We’re excited to launch our brand new Foster Carers Book Club, created as part of our ongoing commitment to supporting the wellbeing of our amazing foster carers.
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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.