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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 … Why Foster Parent’s Need a Support Network

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 

Fostering Fortnight: A time to Celebrate!  Each year we’re always excited for the launch of Foster Care Fortnight, where we take time to thank foster families, and celebrate the journey of … Foster Care Fortnight: Celebrating our Fostering Community

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 Benefit From Financial Support

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 to 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.”

We are pleased to announce that we have just received a ‘Good’ Ofsted report for the care it provides to vulnerable children We were inspected in February 2022 for the … We’ve Just Received a ‘Good’ Ofsted Report

Recently celebrating their one year anniversary of welcoming their first foster child, Jayne and Stacey share their fostering experience to date ahead of Mother’s Day. Married to her partner Stacey … LGBT+ Fostering: “Motherhood is Being a Female Leader and an Example”