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For anyone considering starting a career as a foster parent, this guide is for you. There are many benefits for your family unit when you decide to welcome a foster … Benefits of Fostering to Your Family

The first day of school can be scary for both the child and their parents, especially if you have a foster child. Every foster parent wants their child to have … How to Prepare Your Foster Child for the First Day of School

Every child and teenager needs family support, whether they themselves realise or admit that as fact. It’s common knowledge, though, that children do not always get what they deserve or … Ways to Support Children and Young People in Coventry

Meet Clifford House foster dad Phil, who is encouraging men to open up and consider fostering. Philip (Phil), 44, has been a foster dad for nearly two decades now and … “You’re not solely responsible for holding the fort down… The world has moved on from that mindset and we need to recognise that”

If you live in the Birmingham area, the summer is a great time to take the family out and make some memories. There are lots of family-friendly places to go … Keeping Kids Busy This Summer in Birmingham 

Monday the 15th May marks the annual return of Foster Care Fortnight, the UK’s biggest foster care awareness campaign run by the UK’s leading fostering charity, The Fostering Network. Running … Foster Care Fortnight 2023: Fostering Communities

Self-esteem issues can be common with foster children because of the feeling of abandonment and the experiences they have had to go through. If you’re a foster parent who truly … Building Your Foster Child’s Self-Esteem

The West Midlands is home to some of the UK’s most picturesque walking spots, with an incredible range of wildlife and woodland. Whether you’re looking for a place for the … Some Of The Best Places To Walk In West Midlands

Meet Sarah, a foster parent from Worcestershire who celebrates 3 years of fostering, and the amazing difference it’s made to both herself and her own children’s lives.   A single … “Clifford House have helped to bring us together as a family.”

Yesterday, the government made the big announcement in the 2023 Spring Budget the much welcomed news that foster parents would receive a significant tax relief increase on their fostering allowance … How Foster Parents Will Benefit From The Spring 2023 Budget

As a foster parent, you play a very important role in a child’s life. Your foster child is relying on you to provide a safe, caring, comfortable and stable environment … 9 Ways in Which You Can Help Your Foster Child Manage Their Feelings

Meet Jennifer, a foster parent from the West Midlands who has devoted the last two decades to looked-after children. Fostering for over 20 years, including over a decade with Clifford … “We’ve never looked back. We’ve very rarely been without a child in our care.”