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Interview with co-founder Lesley Fitzgerald

To mark our 19th anniversary this month, we spoke to

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Highlights of 2025

2025 has been a great year for Fitzgerald Fostering. We’ve

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Ofsted report highlights the increasingly important role of Independent Fostering Agencies

Ofsted’s annual Fostering in England report shines a light on

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Bobby shares his fostering placement story

At Fitzgerald Fostering we believe that every child, whatever their

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Transferring to Fitzgerald Fostering

Shelley, a single Mum, has been a foster carer for

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Children in Foster Care Feel Safe, Heard and Happy

The latest Children’s Social Care Questionnaire 2025, published by Ofsted

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Children of Foster Carers’ Week

It’s Children of Foster Carers’ Week (13 – 19 October

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Celebrating LGBT+ Parents & Carers Day

Today is LGBT+ Parents & Carers Day, a day dedicated

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7 ideas for a sizzling summer day out

We know how challenging the summer holidays can be; trying

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Promoting Healthy Relationships Among Teenagers

A Guide for Foster Carers Healthy relationships are a crucial

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What’s a Fostering Panel really Like? Q&A with Fitzgerald Fostering Panel Vice Chair, Rob Wratten

If you’re thinking about fostering – or perhaps have already

Types of Fostering: Siblings

On average, 30 – 40% of the referrals received for

Jonathan Bruce, Director of Fitzgerald Fostering and Chairman of The Fitzgerald Foundation

Fitzgerald Fostering in the Media

Fitzgerald Fostering and some of our amazing foster carers have

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Celebrating Theresa!

This week marks a special anniversary for one of our

Foster Care Fortnight 2025

It’s Foster Care Fortnight, the UK’s biggest awareness raising campaign

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Skills to Foster Training

At Fitzgerald Fostering we recognise that many people are interested

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The Fitzgerald Foundation: supporting young people leaving foster care

We’re excited to launch The Fitzgerald Foundation

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Five things to do this February half-term

Stuck for ideas of what to do to keep the

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It’s truly the most rewarding experience

Nikki and Ryan were approved as first time carers for

Sue Beale Appointed Registered Manager at Fitzgerald Fostering

We are thrilled to announce that Sue Beale has been

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Parent Mental Health Day

Recently Parent Mental Health Day was held, an annual campaign

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Change lives in 2025

“It’s a job that we do, and a job that

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Consider a career in fostering

According to a newly released survey by Indeed Flex, one

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A growing need for more foster carers – addressing the issue

A report published by OFSTED this month has highlighted a

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Tips for Foster Carers: Overcoming Bullying

Research has shown that care-experienced young people and children are

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Types of Fostering: Moving to Adoption

Whilst fostering can be long-term, there’s also a need for

We foster as a family

It’s Children of Foster Carers Month, The Fostering Network’s annual

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Tips for self-care for foster carers

As a foster carer, your wellbeing is just as important

Fitzgerald Fostering Bucks the Trend With High Foster Carer Satisfaction Levels

Research released by Foster Wiki this week has revealed that

Spreading the word about fostering

There’s an increasing number of celebrities, sports stars and influencers

Outstanding OFSTED for Fitzgerald Fostering

We’re delighted to announce that Fitzgerald Fostering has been rated

A Spotlight on Respite Fostering

Comedian Kiri Pritchard-McLean is currently touring the country with her

UK needs more fostering households

This week, OFSTED published its latest statistics on the social

10 ideas for a summer day out

Stuck for ideas of what to do to keep the

5 tips for managing and having fun during the summer holidays

Summer holidays are fast approaching and for foster carers this

Foster carers should always feel valued

The Adolescent and Children’s Trust (TACT), the UK’s largest dedicated

“We just need to be around the right people.”

This week, millions of viewers tuned in to watch the

Choosing the right path for your fostering journey: independent fostering agency or local authority?

The journey to becoming a foster carer involves careful consideration,

Fitzgerald Fostering Bucks the Trend With High Foster Carer Satisfaction Levels

Research released by Foster Wiki this week has revealed that

More foster carers needed

As this year’s Foster Care Fortnight continues, The Fostering Network

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Nurturing Futures: The vital role of training support in foster care

Training for foster carers is both essential and mandatory. However,

Supporting Teenagers During Exam Season

Fostering teenagers during exam season can be challenging. The foster

World Book Night

World Book Night returns this week, a celebration of the

Foster Care Enquiries Drop to Lowest Level in Five Years

The number of initial enquiries from potential foster carers in

Role models – Joe Swash’s inspiration to become a foster carer

“If you can see it, you can be it.” We

Gone Too Far – the Impact of Regularly Moving Children in Care

A film shown in the House of Lords last week

Closing the Gaps in Academic Achievement

A report published this week by the Education Policy Institute

Celebrating Diversity: LGBTQ+ Adoption Week

This week (4-10 March) is LGBTQ+ Adoption and Fostering Week,

Helping children to be ‘School Ready’

This week, early education charity Kindred² published the results of

Mobile Phones: The Challenge of Keeping Children & Young People Safe Online

Restricting children’s access to inappropriate content on their mobile phones

Councils Award £4.4m Funding For Foster Care Recruitment

Fitzgerald Fostering has welcomed the news that the Department for

Fostering Children with Special Needs

Foster care has the power to transform the lives of

Fostering LGBTQ+ Youth: Promoting Inclusivity and Acceptance with Fitzgerald Fostering

Foster care is a transformative experience that offers children and

Foster Care Myths Debunked: Separating Fact from Fiction

There are numerous myths about fostering and being a foster

Honouring Foster Carers

Can you imagine what it must be like to have

How to successfully foster a teenager

Teenagers are often considered difficult and hard to handle, especially

Why do foster carers quit?

The Social Market Foundation has estimated that the current number

Fit to Foster medical

What is a fit to foster medical? A fit to

Respite foster care

What is respite foster care? Respite foster care is used

John Lewis Christmas Advert 2022 – Foster Carer Dedication

The much-anticipated Christmas advert from John Lewis arrived on 10th

Fostering as a career

Is fostering a full-time job? Fostering is a job where

What is short-term fostering?

Short-term fostering is temporary foster care for children or young

Can I Foster if I Work Full Time?

Whether you can foster whilst working full-time depends on a

Can You Foster as a Single Parent or Carer

There is often a misplaced myth that fostering is only

How long does it take to become a foster parent?

Fostering a child might seem like a long and difficult

What are fostering agencies?

An independent fostering agency is a voluntary or private organization

Ofsted Inspection October 2021

Ofsted inspectors visited Fitzgerald Fostering between 25th and 29th October

What do fostering services look for on an initial visit?

Here at Fitzgerald Fostering we really look forward to meeting

Caring with Pride – Fostering as LGBTQ Parents

We are delighted to see that Pride month 2021 has

Emotional Health: Coping in the pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic and the restrictions it has placed on

Fostering – be the difference now.

Fostering is something that many people think about, but they

Digital Safeguarding & Fostering

The ‘digital world’ (mobile phones, tablets, social media; the internet;

Stacey & Pete

Stacey and Pete have been foster carer’s with Fitzgerald Fostering

Claire & Helen

Claire and Helen have been foster carers for just over

Anne & Mark

Anna and Mark met when they were 17 and have

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