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What to expect as a first-time foster carer

What to expect as a first-time foster carer

Blog:
Fostering Blog
Posted:
Friday 4th September 2020
Description
Children and young people can be in care for all sorts of reasons. The children who are placed with foster carers come from many different backgrounds and may have experienced a great amount of loss and trauma.
Understanding the different types of foster care

Understanding the different types of foster care

Blog:
Fostering Blog
Posted:
Thursday 2nd July 2020
Description
We recently heard some worrying stats from Barnardo's about the increased need for foster carers.
Why you should consider fostering a teenager

Why you should consider fostering a teenager

Blog:
Fostering Blog
Posted:
Thursday 4th June 2020
Description
Many people won't consider the idea of fostering teenagers because of the public negative stereotype associated with them.
Foster carers needed during coronavirus pandemic

Foster carers needed during coronavirus pandemic

Blog:
Fostering Blog
Posted:
Wednesday 6th May 2020
Description
Now more than ever we need local people to become foster carers in Blackpool.
Blackpool foster carers honoured with MBEs

Blackpool foster carers honoured with MBEs

Blog:
Fostering Blog
Posted:
Thursday 2nd April 2020
Description
A Blackpool couple who have cared for more than 90 children during the last 20 years have both been awarded an MBE in the Queen's New Year Honours.
Hear from a foster carer

Hear from a foster carer

Blog:
Fostering Blog
Posted:
Friday 1st November 2019
Description
Denise tells us what made her decide to become a foster carer and what is involved.
Case Study: Ruth

Case Study: Ruth

Blog:
Fostering Blog
Posted:
Tuesday 1st August 2017
Description
Ruth tells us what it's like to foster older children and teenagers.
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