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Understanding Different Types of Foster Placements

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Fostering is a temporary arrangement for a wide variety of reasons. A foster carer never has parental responsibility for a…

A Life-Changing Journey to South Africa and Botswana with Ascent Fostering Agency

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Travelling to Southern Africa with a group of teenagers from Ascent was nothing short of magical. We were setting out…

What success looks like to us

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We believe in making a real difference to the children we work with, however, this only is achieved through us…
Parent and Child Fostering opportunities in your area

Long-Term vs. Short-Term Fostering: Which is Right for You?

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Fostering is a very different experience to adoption, but one that is equally as important in a child's life. Short-Term…

The importance of matching and placement stability

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Sita, our Fostering Director talks to us about matching and placement stability and the importance it’s plays not only for…
Connecting with young people in foster care

Preparing your family and your home to welcome foster children

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You've made the decision to open up your home to a foster child, and you've received that phone call to…
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Empowering Young Minds: My Journey as a Mentor


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As a mentor working with young people aged 10-17, I have found immense fulfillment in guiding and supporting the next…
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Smooth Transitions: Transferring Your Foster Care Journey to Ascent

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Foster carers provide temporary care to someone else's child, whilst issues regarding their carer are addressed. For foster carers who…

Understanding Trauma and Attachment: Helping Foster Children to Heal

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Trauma and attachment disorders in foster children are an invisible emotional burden, that poses a very real threat to their…
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How Fostering Brings Families Closer Together

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When embarking on the journey of becoming a foster carer, you will no doubt be thinking about how it will…

From the Directors Desk

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Running an outstanding fostering agency in South London has its rewards and challenges not least in the environment of children’s…

World Book Day – How Reading Benefits All Children

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If you're anything like us, you might have spotted a few Harry Potters, very hungry caterpillars, Big Friendly Giants, and…
Parent and Child Fostering opportunities in your area

Parent and Child Fostering opportunities in your area

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Parent and child fostering is a unique type of foster care placement that can have a hugely positive impact on…

SERIOUS YOUTH VIOLENCE

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THE LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON Croydon is home to a diverse multicultural population which is felt as you navigate your…

Why do people foster?

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The most common reason many people choose to foster is to support vulnerable young people at the time they need…

THE IMPORTANCE OF FOSTER CARE

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According to the BBC, the number of children in care is estimated to reach 100,000 by 2025, a rise of…

Who can apply to become a foster parent

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WHO CAN APPLY TO BECOME A FOSTER PARENT? According to Gov.uk, around three quarters of looked after children live in…

Reasons to become a foster carer with Ascent Fostering Agency

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Choosing to become a foster carer is a big decision. It comes with various challenges and responsibilities, but is a…
The Power of Therapeutic Life Story Work within Fostering

The Power of Therapeutic Life Story Work within Fostering

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Everyone has a Story! The fundamentals of how we view, internalise, experience, and respond to the world are embedded in…

Dyadic Developmental Practice (DDP)

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Dan Hughes, a Clinical Psychologist, created Dyadic developmental psychotherapy (DDP) as a treatment for families with adopted or fostered childrenwho had…