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Catherine Adams, 20 September 2022 - Advice and support for foster carers

Whether you’re caring for a Black child with hair different from your own, are transitioning to go natural yourself, or are simply looking to educate yourself, you’ve come to the right place. This is a guide on the basics of natural Black hair, where we’ll touch on historical context and …

Foster with Bucks, 17 September 2022 - Case study

What to know about Sickle Cell Anaemia

Foster with Bucks, 16 September 2022 - Events

Black History Month is a great time to stop and take stock of some of the contributions made by black people throughout history. With that in mind, we look at twelve milestones along the way, including astronauts, Grammy winners and BAFTA nominations.

Foster with Bucks, 15 September 2022 - Events

As part of our Black History Month celebrations, we are looking at some delicious recipes from around the world. Serve rice and peas as a side with Caribbean-style jerk chicken, or other barbecued meats. The 'peas' are actually kidney beans!

Foster with Bucks, 14 September 2022 - Events

Every October is Black History Month in the United Kingdom - a month to highlight the achievements and successes of the Black community, to celebrate their contributions to the UK and a great opportunity to focus on and learn about the important Black historical figures who helped make Britain what …

Foster with Bucks, 14 September 2022 - Events

As part of our Black History Month interview series, we were thrilled to be able to talk to Kids TV star, Joanna Adeyinka-Burford, who told us about her early identity formation, the process of finding herself and the power of being encouraged to dream big.

Foster with Bucks, 12 September 2022 - Case study

In the first of a new series, we get to know the team at Foster with Bucks. In this first episode, we meet Andy Turner, who is the Assistant Team Manager in the Recruitment Team.

Foster with Bucks, 08 September 2022 - Advice and support for foster carers

Jollof Rice is a colourful rice dish that originates from Ghana and Nigeria, but is celebrated across all of West Africa, and is a sure hit with family and friends.

Foster with Bucks, 01 September 2022 - Events

Buckinghamshire Council has appointed a new Corporate Director for Children’s Services. John Macilwraith will join the Council, from Sheffield City Council, later this summer.

Foster with Bucks, 12 August 2022 - Advice and support for foster carers

Sarah and her husband Rich both work full time and have been fostering for nearly 3 years. Sarah is a primary school teacher and spoke to us about how she juggles a full-time career with caring for two sisters long-term.