Webpages in the fostering case studies section
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Fostering has been great for our family
Ruth and her husband have two daughters and five grandchildren and have cared for three foster children
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Fostering is very rewarding
Vicki has a son but felt she could be a parent to more children
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From teacher to foster carer
Once she had her own children, Hannah started to think that being a foster carer might work better for her than being a teacher
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Supporting children with complex needs
Having taught in schools for children with special educational needs Catherine often thought of becoming a foster carer
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You learn a lot about yourself and your partner
Claire and James have five children of their own and have been foster carers for five years
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Becoming foster Dads has changed our lives
Fostering has changed our lives. People from all kinds of backgrounds can become foster carers.