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🌟 What Makes an Amazing Foster Carer? 🌟 Ever wondered what it takes to become a truly great foster carer? We've just published a blog exploring the Top Qualities of an Amazing Foster Carer! From empathy to resilience, discover what makes foster carers so special and how you could make a difference in a young person’s life. Click the link in our bio to read the full blog and see if you have what it takes to join our fostering family! 🏡💙 #FosterWithUs #FosterCarer #TopQualities #MakeADifference #ThreeCirclesFostering #FosterCareJourney #NewBlog

Being a foster carer is a rewarding but demanding role, and it's essential to prioritise self-love to maintain the best possible care for their children. Family members of foster carers play a crucial role in supporting their loved ones. One impactful way to help is by encouraging breaks and respite. #OrchardFostering #FosterCareSupport #SelfCareForCarers #FamilySupport #RespiteCare #FosterCareIreland #SupportOurCarers #WellbeingForAll

Considering becoming a foster carer but wondering what happens next? 🤔 During your foster carer assessment, you'll be allocated a dedicated assessor who will provide advice and support throughout. This includes helping you to complete your fostering assessment document. Also known as 'form F', this document will contain details about you, your skills, and relevant experiences to demonstrate your suitability as a foster carer. 📝 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gCWE4zzb #fostercarer #fosteringuk #fostercare

Shockingly over 80% of foster carers are not given all the information about a child at the begining of a placement* However you can give your foster carer's their own ultimate Accredited Foster Carer's Qualification to prepare them fully for their role. This is the difference, especially when new children arrive and they have little or no information. Here are the industry Q&A's, including cost, time, and savings: https://lnkd.in/eAc2FMdJ #fostercare #raisingstandards #betteroutcomes *The FosterWiki Independent Foster Carer's Report 2024: https://lnkd.in/eND6Km6b

Could you be a foster carer? Fostering a child can be very rewarding. If you have considered fostering a child, why not take our simple questionnaire? Take a few minutes to answer 10 questions commonly asked by people thinking seriously about fostering and get immediate feedback and advice on next steps. You don’t have to give any contact details unless you want to progress further, and the questionnaire is not part of your application. Click on the link to see if you could become a foster carer: https://lnkd.in/d8iq35Dr #fitzgeraldfostering #fosteringuk #fostercare #fostercaresupport #fostercarequestions #fostercareuk #fostercarejourney

🌟 Become a Foster Carer with Three Circles! 🌟 Thinking about making a difference in a child’s life? Our latest blog breaks down everything you need to know about becoming a foster carer with us. From the support we offer to the impact you can make, we’re here to guide you every step of the way. 💬 Ready to take the next step? Tap the link in our bio to read more and start your fostering journey today! #FosterWithThreeCircles #FosteringHope #MakeADifference #FosterCareJourney #ChangeALife

“I wish I’d done this earlier.” Irene, Foster Carer Thank you to Irene for sharing how becoming a foster carer has changed her life. If you have considered fostering and would like to learn more about fostering, watch our film over on YouTube. Or take our quick questionnaire ‘Could you be a foster carer?’ 🔗 https://lnkd.in/d8iq35Dr #fostercare #fostercarejourney #fosteringjourney #thisisfostercare #fosterparents #fosterparenting #lgbtqfostering #fostering #berkshire

We’re resharing this blog post for Foster Care Fortnight, in which a foster carer describes what it takes to provide good quality care - the rewards and the challenges: https://buff.ly/4dQUMAC #FCF24

New Year, New Beginnings Make 2025 the year you change lives, starting with your own. Begin your journey as a foster carer today. Find out more about becoming a Foster Carer: https://lnkd.in/eGeMVJ38

Can we please have a conversation about this? The image depicts two nurturing carers with a newborn baby representing fostering as this picture perfect experience for both parties. The reality we all know is far from the truth. I truly don’t know how the The Daily Telegraph in all good conscience could print this article knowing the depths of the issues for foster carers not only in NSW but across the country. Of course I can understand we are in desperate need for foster carers but let’s talk about a few truths that this photo has left out and a few considerations they could have included to keep things honest and real. 1. How would this image impact young people who are currently in SIL, ITC and Group home arrangements? Does this picture include them? 2. Can we talk about the wide range of medical, developmental and complex trauma concerns that come with the territory of fostering and the information people need to know before making a commitment? 3. Have the tens of thousands of children in care, their birth families, carers and their children been who have had their lives destroyed be biased, uniformed and decisions made with zero evidence been considered before the release of this article? This article does highlight the importance of the need for foster carers but before placing any children or carers in the position that many of us have been in. Please improve your system first. It’s truly not that hard to do, you have been offered many solutions and there are so many skilled people out there just like my husband and I who also fit your Aboriginal quota. NSW Department of Communities and Justice Office of the Advocate for Children and Young People (ACYP) NSW Office of the Children's Guardian Association of Children's Welfare Agencies Adopt Change My Forever Family NSW AbSec