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07-06-07, 10:12 AM
We need more Foster Carers and Adopters
[align=left] Have you ever thought about becoming a Foster carer or an Adopter - looking after:[/align]
[align=left]babies from 0-3 [/align]
[align=left]children from 3-12[/align]
[align=left]teenagers? To find out how contact your local social services Fostering or Adoption team[/align]
[align=center] Apprentices for Business Owners[/align]
[align=center] Do you have a business? How about having an apprentice?[/align]
[align=center] They could support you as well as develop his or herskills, confidence, pride, responsibilty and more in prepartion to become future employers or employees.[/align]
[align=center] Contact your local Job Centre[/align]
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19-07-07, 10:53 AM
Do you foster/adopt?
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20-07-07, 09:32 AM
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Do you foster/adopt?
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I would very much like to but don't have an extra bedroom.
I do recruit, assess and train those who want to be foster carers or adopters.
There is always a need for foster carers and adopters. Children need families to love and take an interest in their health, education etc. Help them to build their confidence and self esteem so they are resilient and able to achieve to the best of their abilities. |
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21-07-07, 12:44 AM
I think it's every able families duty to take a child out of babylons system. I was always wanted at least four children, say 3 with the mother and 1 adopted...but alas, plans got cut short by a money monkey  |
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23-07-07, 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Bea
I would very much like to but don't have an extra bedroom.
I do recruit, assess and train those who want to be foster carers or adopters.
There is always a need for foster carers and adopters. Children need families to love and take an interest in their health, education etc. Help them to build their confidence and self esteem so they are resilient and able to achieve to the best of their abilities.
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Who do you work for? What qualifications do you have? My mum fosters and runs her own fostering agency. She needs someone to manage the business on a day to day basis, may need someone to do form F. If you don't wanna talk specifics here send me a pm. |
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23-07-07, 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Incognito
I think it's every able families duty to take a child out of babylons system. I was always wanted at least four children, say 3 with the mother and 1 adopted...but alas, plans got cut short by a money monkey |
Doesn't stop you fostering as a single parent, or when your settled with another partner |
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24-07-07, 12:05 AM
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Doesn't stop you fostering as a single parent, or when your settled with another partner
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Is it easier to foster as a single parent than it is to adopt?
YOU ARE NOT DEFINED BY OTHER PEOPLES\' OPINION OF YOU!! ;0)
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24-07-07, 05:29 PM
FACETYGAL whats the name of your mums fostering agency?
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24-07-07, 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Madam Butterfly
Is it easier to foster as a single parent than it is to adopt?
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Shouldn't make a difference. You have to go through a rigorous assessment process, they need to know u have support and a stable home life etc. I think the main difference is with adoption thats geared towards babies and toddlers, whereas with fostering you have more older kids and teenagers. So it depends on the age range you want to take. |
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24-07-07, 11:34 PM
Judge J
I'm not gonna put that info out here, next thing u know peeps are stalking my mum! If your serious we'll chat over pm
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30-07-07, 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Madam Butterfly
Is it easier to foster as a single parent than it is to adopt?
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To foster or adopt you can:
be single, married or living as a couple
own your own home or rent
have children or not
work, depending on the age and type of children you'll be looking after and as long as you can take time out for appointments etc (as you did/do with your own children).
You must also have people locally to support you - family, friends, neighbours... |
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30-07-07, 08:46 PM
... make a small start by taking them here ... |
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31-07-07, 07:54 PM
Why do people seem to think that anyone would adopt for "fashion"? Fashion is the very LAST reason anyone could or should adopt!! (exdept maybe celebrities who are trying to appease their guilt at the over indulgant lifestyle).
YOU ARE NOT DEFINED BY OTHER PEOPLES\' OPINION OF YOU!! ;0)
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06-08-07, 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Melissa
Its in my long term plans.
As soon as No. 1 is off to Uni - 5/6 years, i'll have a free room and will look to adopt my little girl.
Speoken to friends about this and almost every single one has mentioned Angelina Jolie or Madonna - I really wanted to box them!
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I'm sure your friends can't really be that shallow. Fostering and adoption is very serious, hense the very strict assessment. It's about providing children the opportunity of a good, safe and secure family. Children are NOT fashion accessories bought to match a pair of shoes and then discarded when out of fashion. | |
