Knowledge Centre

Find out all there is to know about becoming a foster carer and how we can help you start your journey today.

About Fostering

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About Fostering

Foster care is when a child or young person goes to live with adults other than their parents because they can’t stay at home with their family anymore. Find out more about fostering and becoming a foster carer.

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Fostering a disabled child

Here at Capstone Foster Care, we have changed the lives of many young people and children in care. The diversity of our

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The role of an independent fostering agency

What is an independent fostering agency?

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What support is available for foster carers?

It’s important to know what tools you have at your disposal to take care of your foster child and give them the

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How to choose a foster care agency

There’s an overwhelming demand for foster carers in the UK. So, if you’re considering fostering for the

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Foster Care Fortnight: How to raise awareness about children in foster care

Foster Care Fortnight runs throughout the month of May to recognise and acknowledge foster parents, volunteers, family

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Can I choose who I foster?

When deciding whether fostering is the right path for you, you may have various questions around the child you will be

35 more 'About Fostering' articles available

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How to foster

How to foster a child

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What are the benefits of fostering with an independent fostering agency?

Looking to become a foster carer? Deciding whether to foster with an independent fostering agency or a local authority

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What happens when a child is taken into care?

A child may be taken into care for numerous reasons, such as due to abuse or neglect in the household, parental

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Fostering process: what happens on an initial home visit?

When you apply to become a foster carer, you will go through a series of steps and phases as part of the overall

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Can you foster if you have mental health issues?

Having a mental health condition does not automatically mean you are unable to become a foster parent. Learn more from

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Fostering with local authority vs independent agency

When you're deciding if foster care is the right path for you, one of the main considerations you'll come across is

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Interview: Life as a foster parent during the pandemic

When the pandemic hit, many people felt as though their lives were turned upside down. Life as we knew it came to a halt

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A complete guide to becoming a foster carer

Whether you're considering becoming a foster carer for the first time, or are a seasoned foster parent you may still

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How Are Children in Foster Care Matched with Carers?

Making sure every child is paired with a foster family that can provide them with the love and support they need is

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Foster Care Budgeting Tips

Fostering is an important calling, one where you can make a real difference to a child’s life. With the rising

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Becoming A Foster Carer

Have you thought about fostering and wondered how to become a foster carer? Do you have a lot of questions about what is

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Benefits of becoming a foster parent

As a foster parent, the biggest benefit and reward you will receive comes from the positive difference you are making in

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What is a Care Leaver?

What is a care leaver?

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What is a Foster Carer?

Before deciding whether foster care is the right career path for you, it's important to understand exactly what a foster

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What is Foster Care?

Foster care is when a child or young person goes to live with adults other than their parents because they can't stay at

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Do I become a Foster Carer?

Have you wondered about foster care, or are considering the possibility of becoming a foster carer? It's a big

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Fostering Regulations

There are several sets of acts and regulations that provide statutory guidance on any adoption and fostering service

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How much do Foster Parents get paid?

Fostering a child can be a truly rewarding experience, enabling you to change a child or young person's life for the

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How to Foster a Child

What do you need to do in order to become a foster carer? What characteristics should you have to foster a child? How do

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How long does it take to become a Foster Carer?

How long does the fostering process take?

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How to foster – everything you ever wanted to know

Becoming a foster carer is easier than you might think.

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Facts about Foster Care

There are many facts that you should know about foster care.

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What are the Foster Care requirements?

Whether you’re interested in fostering, or you simply want to learn more about it, it’s important to

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Foster Care Handbook

When you become a foster carer with Capstone Foster Care, among the support, service, and information that is part of

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Foster Carer Job Description

When you think about becoming a foster carer and you want to explain what your plans are to your family and friends, it

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Changing IFA - Transferring to Capstone

If you are already a foster carer, you have been through the process of deciding to enter into this challenging and

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Fostering Definition

Until you become a parent, you don’t know what being a parent is like although you grew up with a parent or

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Foster Care Statistics

The Fostering Network has a mandate to create a better future for everyone who is fostered.

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What does Every Child Matters Mean for Foster Parents?

Foster parents play a crucial role in providing support and care for children who are unable to live with their

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Fostering Stories

If you listen to what the carers and children say, you will appreciate the services that an agency like Capstone Foster

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Fostering Children UK

The government sets the rules and regulations for foster care in the UK.

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Children needing Fostering

<p>Are you curious about fostering? What do foster carers do? Who can foster? What is fostering? Is it like adoption?</p>

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8 reasons why a child may be taken into care

There are numerous reasons social services would take a child into care.

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Fostering as a Career

Is Fostering a Job?

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Looked after Children

Statistics indicate that the number of looked after children in the United Kingdom is on the rise.

Who can Foster?

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Who can Foster

Foster carers come from all walks of life and becoming a foster carer is open to anyone regardless of you race, religion and sexuality. Find out who can foster and if it’s for you.

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Can you foster if you smoke or vape?

The simple answer is yes - you can still become a foster carer if you or someone you live with smokes or vapes. However,

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A guide to fostering assessments

If you’re interested in fostering and want to find out more about the process, you may be aware that to be

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LGBTQ+ Fostering

Fostering can transform your life as well as making a life-changing impact to children and young people in need of care

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Equality, Inclusion & Anti-discriminatory Practice in Foster Care

Here at Capstone Foster Care, it is imperative that equality, inclusion and anti-discriminatory practice is at the core

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What can disqualify you from foster care?

Becoming a foster carer is a rewarding experience that can make a difference in a child’s life. You might be

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Can you foster if you’re on benefits?

Put simply, yes you can still foster if you are on benefits, and it shouldn’t affect your chances of being

23 more 'Who can Foster?' articles available

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Top transferable job skills to become a foster carer

Ever wondered what jobs would put you in good stead for becoming a foster parent through transferable skills? Luckily,

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Fostering as a same sex couple

A lot of our potential carers have questions about if they can foster based on various things, such as if they live in

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Fostering while renting

Contrary to popular belief, whether you rent your home or whether your home is a bought property, it is not likely to

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Is there an age limit for fostering in the UK?

Despite common belief, there is no upper age limit for fostering a child. As long as you are over the age of 21, and you

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Do foster carers get a pension?

Fostering is a career that can suit people of all ages (as long as you’re over the age of 21) and has no upper age

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How to foster a child: A step by step guide

How to foster a child 

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How do DBS Checks Work?

If you're applying to become a foster carer for the first time, you might be wondering about the eligibility checks

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Can I foster if...?

<p>Wondering if you can foster? Read our answers to the most common fostering questions.</p>

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Mythbusting the top 10 Foster Care Myths

Looking for a career change? Perhaps to a job that has the potential to increase the quality of your life while making a

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Can I foster if I am disabled?

Yes - fostering with a disability is possible.

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LGBT Fostering Mythbusting

Often, there are many myths and preconceptions around the idea of fostering, and who can foster.

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Can I foster if I have pets?

A common misconception about fostering is that you won’t be able to foster if you have pets.

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Can I Foster A Child?

Before you apply to foster children and young people, it helps to evaluate your own experience and personality.

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Can I Foster and Work?

One of the most common questions we receive from prospective foster carers is, "can I work and foster?". The answer

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Can you Foster with a Criminal Record

What disqualifies you from being a foster parent?

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Can Single People Foster?

There is a common misconception that foster carers must be members of nuclear families or long standing relationships

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LGBT Family and Foster Care

If you are gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender and have ever wondered, “can I foster?” the answer is a

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Fostering across Cultures

There is always a need for more foster carers in general and for foster carers from diverse cultures.

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Muslim Fostering

At Capstone Foster Care, we strongly believe that every child deserves to be placed in a loving and supportive home that

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Christian Foster Care

At Capstone Foster Care, we strongly believe that every child deserves to be placed in a loving and supportive home that

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Sikh Fostering

At Capstone Foster Care, we strongly believe that every child deserves to be placed in a loving and supportive home that

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Empty Nest Syndrome and Foster Care

Did you know that there is a condition that often affects parents and carers called “Empty Nest Syndrome”?

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Can I Foster?

Can I foster? It’s a common question people have when they are considering how to foster a child.

Types of Fostering

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Types of Fostering

Types of foster care can be categorised by the type of placement offered to support children and young people. Find out more about the types of foster care placements and how they could become part of your everyday life.

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Fostering Babies and Young Children

Can you foster a baby or a young child?

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Fostering Babies - Myths

When most people think of the fostering journey, they think of a baby being taken into care and needing a warm, loving

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Focusing on Parent & Child Fostering

You’ve heard of the butterfly effect where small actions can have a huge impact on a complex system.

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Fostering Siblings

While most of us take growing up with our siblings for granted, latest reports from the Children’s Commissioners

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Fostering Teenagers

A large proportion of foster children in the UK are teenagers which means there is a large demand for foster carers

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Fostering Teenagers - Breaking down the Myths

Many people won’t consider the idea of fostering teenagers because of the negative public image associated with

6 more 'Types of Fostering' articles available

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Fostering Unaccompanied and Asylum Seeking Children

Being a foster carer can be one of the most rewarding careers imaginable.

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Mother and Baby Foster Placements

Fostering young mothers and babies, also known as parent and child fostering, is becoming more common, meaning more

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Private Fostering

If you're new to fostering, you might be wondering exactly what private fostering is and how it differs from local

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Therapeutic Fostering - Multi-disciplinary Assessment Treatment & Therapy Service (MATTS)

We know that each child comes into foster care with complex and different needs and we strive to help these vulnerable,

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Young Children Fostering Placements

The Number of Newborn Babies in England Taken into Care Doubles!

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Difference between short and long-term fostering

Looking to foster? Knowing the difference between short-term and long-term fostering is important before making your

Advice and Guidance

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Advice and Guidance

You may be an existing foster carer or you may want to learn more about fostering before you make the decision to change a child’s life. Find out more about how you can support a child in placement or how you could help in the future.

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Reunification and Birth Parents: A Guide for Foster Carers

For many children in foster care, the end goal is to reunite them with their families. It’s vital that foster

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How to prepare a child for becoming a care leaver

If your foster child is approaching the age of becoming a care leaver, or you’re looking for some early tips to

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Children who foster: impact of fostering on birth children

When you become a foster carer, it’s important to note that this decision will not only have an impact on you and

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Fostering LGBTQ+ Youth

The latest data from the Office of National Statistics states that 1% of 16-24-year-olds identify as Transgender, and

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How to prepare your home for a foster child

First-time foster parent? Wondering how you should prepare your home for your new foster child’s arrival? From our

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How to help a lonely child: A Guide for Foster Carers

As a foster parent, you might be worried that your foster child might be feeling lonely. Sometimes foster children might

54 more 'Advice and Guidance' articles available

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What are the National Minimum Standards for Fostering Services?

The National Minimum Standards for fostering covers a comprehensive range of standards aimed at ensuring the welfare,

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10 tips for foster children's education

Effects of foster care on education

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How to prepare your foster child for secondary school

6 tips for preparing your foster child for secondary school

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Tips for coping when foster placements end

How to cope with saying goodbye to a foster child

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Tips for foster parents during Coronavirus

The Coronavirus pandemic has meant that we’ve had to adjust the way we live our lives. We’ve had to find new

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What happens if foster parents get divorced?

Fostering as a couple has many benefits, such as a shared responsibility of caring for the child or young person,

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5 ways to manage Mother's Day with foster children

Mother’s Day can be a tricky time for many children in foster care. This is because it’s common for them to

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Tips for managing foster children's bedtime routines

As we all know, a good night's sleep is important. Not only can it increase attention span, improve mental and physical

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How to handle foster child bullying

Bullying can happen to many children and young people in various circumstances or environments. For example, a child may

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Fostering allowances and the gender pay gap

The gender pay gap has become a hot topic in recent years, with more and more people putting pressure on companies to

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What discounts can foster carers get?

As a foster parent, the greatest reward you will receive comes from seeing the positive impact you make to the life of a

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How to adopt from Foster Care

If you're a current foster carer, or even just thinking about fostering at this stage, it's important to note that there

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5 ways to manage Father's Day for children in foster care

Father's Day can be a challenging time for children in foster care - and supporting foster children through this time

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8 most common fostering challenges

Thinking of becoming a foster carer, but want to understand exactly what fostering challenges you might face?

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FosterTalk Membership with Capstone Foster Care

Here at Capstone Foster Care, we offer our carers a wide range of support, benefits and training. We’re proud to

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Supporting foster children's contact with birth families

In nearly all fostering placements, foster children will have contact with their birth parents. By having regular

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A guide to independent fostering

Independent fostering agencies like Capstone are foster care agencies that work closely with local authorities in order

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Keeping Children Safe Online: A Guide For Foster Carers

Living in the digital age, we understand that it’s not always easy to tell the difference between safe and

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Foster Care in TV and Film

Themes of fostering and foster care have been present in TV shows and movies for decades. Often touching on true events

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Play-based learning strategies for foster carers

As a foster carer, being involved in the education of your foster child is an important way to support their learning

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A Guide to the Staying Put Program

It’s been 10 years since the Staying Put Program was first established. It was designed to help young people at

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How to deal with empty nest syndrome

What is empty nest syndrome?

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How to recognise signs of depression in foster children

Being able to recognise the signs of depression, or any mental health condition is an important trait if you are a

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Can you take a foster child on holiday?

In most circumstances, yes – you can take foster children on holiday. Holidays are an important part of work-life

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Tips and advice on fostering with a disability

If you're considering fostering but you have a disability, don't let this put you off – fostering with a

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10 tips on connecting with your Foster Child

Integrating a foster child into your home can come with its challenges.

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Fostering vs Adoption - What's the difference?

Understanding the difference between fostering and Adoption: Making the right choice for you.

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How Fostering can change a future

Did you know, over 8,000 new foster families are needed in the next 12 months alone?

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How to adopt from Foster Care

If you're a current foster carer, or even just thinking about fostering at this stage, it's important to note that there

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How to encourage children to read in Foster Care

Reading is not just important for children to perform well academically but can also help your foster child develop

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How to prepare a Foster Child's bedroom

Preparing for the arrival of a foster child can be an exciting time for any family, filled with anticipation.

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Reading and Storytelling with Babies and Young Children

Why is storytelling so important?

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Supporting Children's Learning

Capstone Foster Care takes the education of children very seriously and we have made it a large factor in our overall

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The 20 most recommended books Foster Carers and young people should read

Here are a list of books that are recommended by our staff for foster carers, children and young people.

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Things you can do when your children leave home

What is Empty Nest Syndrome?

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The impact of early childhood traumas on adolescence and adulthood

Children can suffer trauma from an early age a variety of ways.

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Anxious Disorders in Foster Children

Tips for coping with anxious attachment disorders in Foster Children

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What is sexual abuse and sexual violence

What is Child Sexual Abuse?

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Foster Child behaviour management strategies

Children typically learn by observing, listening and interacting with the adults who are taking care of them.

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Foster Parent Advice: What to expect in your first year of fostering

If you're fostering for the first time, or simply considering the idea, the prospect of the first year of fostering may

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Capstone's twelve tips at Christmas

As well as a happy time, Christmas can be an emotional time for looked after children.

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10 celebrities who grew up in Foster Care

Did you know, there are many unknown celebrity foster care stories of well-known media icons?

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Celebrating our Children and Young People

Care Day 2019 is happening on 15 February.

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Could Millenials be the solution to the Foster Care crisis?

Only 3% of foster carers are under the age of 30

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Do you work in Emergency Services?

Capstone Foster Care is looking for people just like you to consider a career in Foster Care.

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Form F Assessor and Assessment Training

We're looking to identify experienced social workers to become We need Form F assessors for fostering in the north of

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Foster Care Fortnight

Capstone Foster Care will be taking part in the Fostering Network's annual national awareness and recruitment

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Improving Children's Welfare - Celebrating Universal Children's Day

Capstone Foster Care began in 2008 with a passion for helping every child achieve the positive future that he or she

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It's time to talk about Mental Health and Foster Care

Thursday, 7 February 2019, is Time to Talk Day.

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New Year - New Career - Become a Foster Carer

It’s the New Year.

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Promoting the rights and wellbeing of persons with Disabilities

There is a dedicated move afoot to create a global community that is inclusive.

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Refugee Week

Refugee Week is entering its 21st year in 2019.

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Young people and Mental Health in a changing world

10th October 2018 is World Mental Health Day and the theme for this year for the World Health Organisation (WHO) Mental

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Young People Charities

Capstone Foster Care has been involved with ways to help disadvantaged young people in the UK make the transition from

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