The True Cost of Fostering: Non-Profit vs. Independent Fostering Agencies
The debate between non-profit local authorities and IFAs is complex, but the focus should always remain on the welfare of the children.
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Now’s the Time, LGBTQ+ Adoption and Fostering Week, 2 to 6 March 2026
This week is LGBTQ+ Adoption and Fostering Week, led by the charity New Family Social. The message this year is simple, “Now’s the time.”
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How Trauma Changes Perception, A Lesson We Didn’t Expect from Mary Poppins
Mary Poppins has been part of many of our lives for as long as we can remember. She’s kind, reassuring, predictable. A symbol of safety, order, and care. For many of us, she represents comfort.
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How Trauma Changes Perception, A Powerful Lesson for Foster Care
If you watch the video below, you might feel a bit uncomfortable. That feeling is important. The clip uses a familiar film, Mrs. Doubtfire, something many of us remember as funny and comforting.
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What the Government’s Foster Care Plans Mean for Hull
The Department for Education has announced proposed changes to foster care rules aimed at encouraging more people to consider fostering, particularly single people, renters and those who work.
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National drive to find 10,000 more foster homes, what this means for Hull
The government has set out a renewed national push to recruit up to 10,000 more foster families across England as part of wider reforms to children’s social care.
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What it feels like for children to grow up without enough money
A national report published recently has shared powerful, honest words from children about what it feels like to grow up without enough money.
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2025, a year that showed the power of Hull Fostering
As 2025 comes to an end, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on what this year has meant for Hull Fostering, our children and our carers.
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Thank you to everyone who entered our pantomime ticket competition
We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who took part in our recent competition to win a family ticket to the pantomime.
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A truly generous gift to our Hull Fostering children
At Hull Fostering, we are incredibly lucky to be surrounded by a community that cares deeply about children and young people.
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A Christmas party we will remember for a very long time
Our Hull Fostering community came together for what can only be described as a truly special Christmas celebration. One that we will be talking about, and smiling about, for a long time to come.