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Clifford House enjoyed a fun day out during the half term, in recognition of Sons and Daughters month. The fostering team, and all our children, had a great day out … Carving Out Some Fun Over Half Term!

Making the decision to become a foster carer is hugely rewarding. You will be providing much needed stability and support to a child or children, in a safe environment.Foster carers … Becoming a Foster Parent: The Best Decision You’ll Ever Make

Fostering is someone or more than one person who brings up or looks after a child that is not theirs. Foster carers are so important to those children who do … What is Fostering? A Mother’s Perspective

The foster care sector provides a safe place for over 50,000 children in the care of social services each year. According to national statistics, around 1 in 3 or those … Fostering in the UK: Stats You Need to Know

Local Authorities, with the support of leading organisations and charities such as Ofsted, the Coram, The Fostering Network and IFAs (Independent Fostering Agencies), play a leading role in securing a … How Many Children Need Foster Care in the UK?

I’ve heard that if I give up work then I can’t claim benefits for six months, does this count if I give up work to foster? Will I receive enough … Fostering, Benefits and Work

We recently treated our Foster Carers, their families and looked-after children to a family day out in Telford. As you can see, it was a great day out for all … Clifford House’s Family Day Out

It wasn’t until Ellen* was placed with her carers at Clifford House that she was finally faced with the prospects of a positive and bright future. From a young age, … It’s the Little Things That Make All the Difference…

On Sunday BBC 2 launched it’s new documentary series following the foster carer’s at Dorset County Council on their journey with fostering. Here’s the Clifford House review of episode one. … BBC2’s Protect our Foster Kids: Episode One Review

The ‘Staying Put’ arrangement is a lifeline for thousands of young care leavers and their foster families across the UK, which allows young people in care to stay with their … Staying Put: Securing Safety for Foster Care Leavers 

Our head office has relocated to Bromsgrove. The new address is: Belway House 7 Worcester Road Bromsgrove B61 7DL Tel: 01527 559366 Email: [email protected] We are recruiting Foster Carers in … Head Office has Relocated to Bromsgrove