fostering

4 Feb 2022

‘Caring is my calling’ – could fostering be yours?

“We both benefit because I really enjoy it and it is rewarding. It’s most gratifying when you see the positive effect it has on …

8 Oct 2021

Are you private fostering?

Are you looking after a relative’s or friend’s child? Do you know someone who is? Ealing Council has lots of support available to help …

4 May 2021

Wanted: New foster carers

There is a shortage of foster carers in our area. Could you become one? Three events are being held to help you to find …

9 Sep 2020

Royal reward for fostering was a big surprise

“I must be doing something right,” laughed a local foster carer who has been awarded an MBE for her services to fostering. However, she …

20 Aug 2020

Are you providing private fostering? You could get help

Some children in our community may be being cared for outside of their immediate family, by friends or wider family members, because of parental …

9 Jul 2020

Support for adopters and special guardians

The government has recently announced extra funding support to help adopted children and those subject to special guardianship orders as a result of the lockdown. …

7 May 2020

Rising to challenge of fostering during crisis

As Foster Care Fortnight approaches, Ealing Council welcomes on board a newly approved foster carer who has already taken on her first fostering placements …

14 Jun 2019

Fostering: ‘This is home’

“I just feel so good when they are happy,” said Caleb Campbell. He only started fostering when he was in his late 60s – …

29 Mar 2018

‘I recommend fostering wholeheartedly’

“The best thing about fostering is helping children and making a difference to their life,” said Shakuntla Gittins, Ealing’s current Foster Carer of the …

23 Nov 2017

‘Fostering is a wonderful opportunity to make a difference’

Foster carers can make a genuine difference to children’s lives. Could you be one? Pete and Nicky Cornford started fostering this September. The Hanwell …

2 May 2017

Why Foster Care Fortnight could change your life

Children come in to care for a range of reasons. They come from diverse backgrounds – some with more complex needs than others. Foster …

23 May 2016

Fostering: Open mind, open heart

Whether they admit it or not, all teenagers need love and guidance as they start out in life. Foster carers have the opportunity to …

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fostering

‘Caring is my calling’ – could fostering be yours?

Are you private fostering?

Wanted: New foster carers

Royal reward for fostering was a big surprise

Are you providing private fostering? You could get help

Support for adopters and special guardians

Rising to challenge of fostering during crisis

Fostering: ‘This is home’

‘I recommend fostering wholeheartedly’

‘Fostering is a wonderful opportunity to make a difference’

Why Foster Care Fortnight could change your life

Fostering: Open mind, open heart

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