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Practical guides, articles and advice from our team of social work professionals. Everything you need to understand fostering, support the children in your care, and develop your practice.

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Fostering allowances UK
Finance
Fostering Allowances Explained: What You Will Actually Receive

A clear breakdown of fostering allowances, fee payments, and additional support available to carers in England.

Marcus Thompson  ·  November 2023
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Sibling placements
Carer Guide
Fostering Siblings: The Challenges and the Rewards

Keeping brothers and sisters together is one of the most important things we can do for children in care. Here is what sibling fostering really involves.

Priya Sharma  ·  October 2023
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Trauma and attachment
Training
Understanding Developmental Trauma and Attachment in Children in Care

Why do looked-after children sometimes behave in ways that seem difficult to understand? This guide explains the science behind trauma and what it means for parenting.

Dr. James Okafor  ·  September 2023
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UASC asylum process
Legal
The UK Asylum Process: A Plain English Guide for Foster Carers

Understanding the asylum process helps carers support UASC young people through one of the most uncertain periods of their lives. Here is what you need to know.

Marcus Thompson  ·  August 2023
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Black children identity
Cultural Identity
Supporting the Identity of Black and Mixed Heritage Children in Foster Care

Practical advice for foster carers on how to actively support and celebrate the cultural identity of Black and mixed heritage children in their care.

Dr. Amara Osei-Bonsu  ·  July 2023
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Staying Put fostering
Carer Guide
Staying Put: Supporting Young People Beyond 18

What is Staying Put, who is it for, and what does it mean financially and practically for foster carers who want to continue supporting their young person into adulthood?

Sarah Adeyemi-Clarke  ·  June 2023
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