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Preston foster carers share highlights of ‘rewarding and happy’ vocation

Julie and Tony Hill who have been fostering for over 20 years. A couple from Preston have shared their experience of fostering for over 20 years, describing it as a ‘rewarding and happy’ vocation. Tony and Julie Hill, who are Lancashire County […]

3 weeks ago
Adnan from Freddie Flintoff’s Field of Dreams wins foster award

Adnan was one of the stars from the Flintoff documentary Pic: The Fostering Network Adnan captured the hearts of millions during the BBC documentary as Freddie formed a new cricket team in Preston.

11 months ago
In Case You Missed It: Five stories from Preston this week October 9 to 15

The Harris and Flag Market in Autumn Pic: Tony Worrall Tributes have poured in for the much-loved and respected Preston North End owner, Trevor Hemmings, who sadly died this week aged 86. But the heartwarming comments have proven that Prestonians […]

3 years ago
The important role this Ashton girl plays with her foster siblings

Pete, Lisa, Courtney and JJ Price October is the Fostering Network’s national Sons and Daughters month. The campaign celebrates the important role that birth children play in welcoming fostered children into their families.  18-year-old Courtney Price […]

3 years ago
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‘It’s a privilege to watch them blossom’ – New Longton woman on the joys of being a parent and child foster carer

Alison Dawson A New Longton woman says being a parent and child foster carer is a ‘joy’ and a ‘privilege’. Alison Dawson has been a foster carer with Lancashire County Council for […]

3 years ago
Foster Care Academy launches to provide additional support to new carers

A Foster Care Academy is one of a number of new initiatives which have been introduced to provide even more support and guidance for new foster carers. The schemes have […]

4 years ago
Foster carers urgently needed to support Preston’s vulnerable young people

Potential foster carers who could change a young person’s life are being urged to come forward by Lancashire County Council. The demand for foster carers has remained high during the […]

4 years ago
Sponsored: Could you make a difference in Preston?

A group of children laughing into the camera Pic: Excel Fostering Sponsored post from Excel Fostering Why foster? We are currently living through unprecedented and uncertain times, but one thing that is for certain is the need for foster carers. Being in lockdown has […]

4 years ago
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