Short-term fostering is temporary foster care for children or young people whose care plan has not been formally confirmed yet. …
Can I Foster if I Work Full Time?
Whether you can foster whilst working full-time depends on a range of factors. Most importantly it will depend on how …
Can You Foster as a Single Parent or Carer
There is often a misplaced myth that fostering is only fit for a traditional family or married couples. However, the …
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How long does it take to become a foster parent?
Fostering a child might seem like a long and difficult process, but it is very rewarding. On average, becoming a …
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What are fostering agencies?
An independent fostering agency is a voluntary or private organization that places children with foster carers. All independent fostering agencies …
Ofsted Inspection October 2021
Ofsted inspectors visited Fitzgerald Fostering between 25th and 29th October 2021. As with all fostering inspections the agency was notified …
What do fostering services look for on an initial visit?
Here at Fitzgerald Fostering we really look forward to meeting anyone who is interested in becoming a foster carer – …
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Caring with Pride – Fostering as LGBTQ Parents
We are delighted to see that Pride month 2021 has had a high and positive profile through many different forums …
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Emotional Health: Coping in the pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic and the restrictions it has placed on all our lives has proved a challenge to everyone’s emotional …
