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The importance of respite care for families in Essex and…
Overview: Exploring the importance of respite care, demand for foster carers and how much you get paid for respite foster…
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Celebrating Pride Month: Quality Foster Care and New Family Social…
June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate and embrace the diversity of the LGBTQ+ community. In this spirit of…
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Parent and child fostering in Essex: what support is available…
Overview: An introduction to parent and child fostering, plus information about support and the benefits for Quality Foster Care carers…
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Celebrating Community this Foster Care Fortnight
Foster Care Fortnight 2023 is celebrated from 15th – 28th May. This year the theme is #FosteringCommunties! Foster Care Fortnight 2023 is a…
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How We’re Celebrating Care Day 2023
Friday, 17 February, is Care Day – the world’s biggest celebration of children and young people with care experience! This…
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Quality Foster Care rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted
Following a recent inspection, Quality Foster Care has received a Good Ofsted rating. The report recognises that the overall experiences…
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Self care at Christmas
Christmas, the period around it, and winter in general can bring moments of real joy, but they can also present…
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In Memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, 1926-2022
Quality Foster Care was deeply saddened by the death of Queen Elizabeth II on 8 September 2022. During the 70…
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Pete’s foster story
Meet Pete Hillman, who spent more than 20 years as facilities manager at an insurance broker. Pete now fosters full-time…