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Blackpool Council supports Foster Care Fortnight
Blackpool Council is proud to be supporting Foster Care Fortnight
Welcome to Blackpool Council's fostering blog
Our blog is home to a collection of stories, achievements, useful advice, and hand-picked fostering tips. We hope you enjoy reading our articles.
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"It’s very rewarding to see you’re making a difference"
Margaret and Graham started fostering with Blackpool Council in 2021 and haven’t looked back…
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Who can foster?
There can be a lot of misconceptions about what it takes to be a foster carer but don't rule yourself out!
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Why the need for foster carers has never been greater
Did you know that around 44,500 foster families in England care for 72 percent of the 80,088...
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What is it like to be a mother and baby foster carer?
Meet Helen, a warm and dedicated foster carer who has been with Blackpool Council for more than 21 y...
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Trudi and Michelle’s story
Meet Michelle and Trudi, two wonderful LGBTQ+ foster carers currently fostering in Blackpool....