Blogs Fostering
Category: Advice and support for foster carers
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Raz - my tips for fostering a child with Down Syndrome
We spoke to Raz, a Life Story Work practitioner with our fostering team, about her personal experience of caring for a child with Down Syndrome and what advice she would give to our foster carers.
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Miracle - a care-leaver's perspective of fostering
Miracle is one of Buckinghamshire Council’s Care Ambassadors, who share their views and opinions alongside other children and young people in care to make a change within the council happen. Fostered from the age of 12, Miracle knows first-hand the difference that foster care makes to a child’s future. She …
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National Conversation Week - Promoting PACE in conversation
National Conversation Week runs from 21 - 29 May 2024 and this year is encouraging people to ask more questions. We wanted to explore the concept of being curious when talking with the children and young people. Jackie, one of our Child & Family Workers, has written this article about …
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An introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
One of our Child & Family workers, Lisa, shared the following article about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and tools to support children...
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'My voice matters' - support children to name feelings and emotions
We can support children and young people to name feelings and emotions. By helping children connect with how they feel inside their bodies and identify what can help them feel calmer and more grounded, we can enable them to build the tools they need to express themselves. Below are some …
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Making Christmas easier for neurodivergent children
It’s the most wonderful time of the year but for many neurodivergent children, it can be one of the most difficult ones too. Neurodiversity is an umbrella term that covers many different conditions such as autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD), dyslexia, dyscalculia, and Tourette’s Syndrome among others. Here are …
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Black History Month Focus on Health: Diabetes
Diabetes, or high blood sugar, also is an area of concern for Africans and Caribbeans, who are almost twice as likely to be diagnosed with the disease as Caucasians. Additionally, Africans and Caribbeans are more likely to suffer complications from diabetes, such as end-stage renal disease and lower extremity amputations. …
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Black History Month: What's in a Name?
We can all agree that names are important. For many, our names are chosen thoughtfully and considerately by our families and can give us a sense of belonging and connection. Some names are chosen because of their specific meaning or because they reflect a particular interest; some names are chosen …
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6 Things To Remember When Taking Care of Dark Skin
"'Black don’t crack' is a statement I’ve lived by my whole life as a woman of colour", says Jessica Cruel, writing in SELF magazine. "For years, I believed my dark skin would guard me against ageing. If you look at the older African-American women in my family or even celebrities …
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The ABC’s of Caring for Black Hair
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 …
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