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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Hull Fostering Proudly Sponsors West Hull ARLFC with Heart, Pride and a Shared Purpose
This season, the iconic green and gold of West Hull ARLFC will carry something a little extra on their kits — the spirit of Hull Fostering.
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Foster Fest is Coming: Help Us Create a Summer Festival Hull’s Foster Families Deserve
This August, Hull Fostering is planning something truly special – a summer festival designed exclusively for the city’s incredible foster families and the brilliant young people they care for.
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Foster Care Fortnight Starts Today – Here’s Why Hull Should Care
Today marks the start of Foster Care Fortnight – 2 weeks dedicated to shining a light on something quietly powerful that happens in homes across Hull every single day: fostering.
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Celebrating Social Worker Week: Honouring Our Fostering Social Workers
Social Worker Week, Monday 17 March - Friday 21 March 2025 is a special time to celebrate and recognise the incredible work that social workers do every day.
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World Sleep Day with Hull Fostering: Ensuring Safe and Sound Sleep for Our Young People
Today, we join the global community in celebrating World Sleep Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of sleep for our health and well-being.
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Celebrating International Women’s Day 2025: Honouring Our Foster Carers
Happy International Women’s Day 2025! Today, we celebrate the incredible women around the world who inspire us with their strength, resilience, and compassion.
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Can You Smoke and Foster?
Myth - You can’t foster if you smoke. Truth - Yes, you can foster if you smoke, but there are some important guidelines to follow.
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Welcoming Ben and Teri to Our Fostering Community
We are absolutely delighted to welcome Ben and Teri, who joined our fostering community in February. Their journey into fostering has been a heart-warming experience for all of us.
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Pocket Money and Savings: What You Need to Know
Did you know that every child and young person in care with Hull Fostering should receive pocket money and savings?
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Hull's Unaccompanied Children: A Call for More Foster Carers and Supported Lodgings Providers
Today, we want to talk about a group of children who need our help more than ever – unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (UASC).