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Explore what makes foster care a profession with purpose
We are always interested to hear about any stories from our carers, foster children and birth children so if you have something to share with us, get in touch.
Disability and sibling foster care
The fact they were a charity really appealed to me and I knew another carer who highly recommended them. I’d heard lots of stories of how they had helped previous foster children and that sealed the deal.
Latest from The CFT
Black History Month
& why diverse foster families reinforce positive self-esteem in looked-after children.
There are no blueprints in fostering. Every child is unique and maintaining or building their sense of sel...
Fostering with young children
Fostering with young children & the benefits for your family.
Fostering children can be one of the most rewarding experiences for families, and while it can feel like a big decision, foster...
Forget me not hospice | Charity fundraising
Help us fundraise for The Forget Me Not Children's Hospice this September.
Support our GoFundMe here
The West Yorkshire Team at The Children's Family Trust are braving the waters at Pugne...
The people making a difference
The Foster carer blog
Sarah & Levi* reached a HUGE 10 years of fostering with The Children's Family Trust. In order to celebrate the milestone and their incredible longevity, we gave them the keys to the website and a...
Foster Carer stories – Fighting for change
Societal prejudice that exasperates trauma
As a population we often forget that children are in care through no fault of their own, and we brand them with societally held prejudices that exasperat...
When fostering becomes your transferrable skill
Our series continues, but this time we’re flipping transferrable skills on its head.
Fostering young people fundamentally relies on a carer’s ability to be flexible. Being able to harness practica...
