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Wanting to foster or already a foster carer? We have information for any part of your fostering journey!

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Learn about our policy and campaigning work to improve fostering across the UK.

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We aim to improve outcomes for fostered children and young people.

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'I cannot speak highly enough of the amazing young people we've fostered': Q&A with comedian Kiri Pritchard-McLean

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The power of words: How the right language can help children thrive

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“The difference that a good foster parent can make is world changing”: Ashley Baptiste on growing up in care

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Knockout fundraising: 19-year-old Tish takes to the boxing ring for fostering families

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'Our door is always open': Couple share experiences from forty years of fostering

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#TickTheBox campaign: What support is available for care experienced young people who want to go to university or college?

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