Blog: Fostering

Our achievements

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Our achievements

A list of some of the achievements of the Home for Good advocacy team over the years

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The Church: a community of shared light

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The Church: a community of shared light

Our Northern Ireland and Nations’ Lead, Roger Cooke shares some reflections on fire, community and the Olympic Games.

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Catherine’s Story

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Catherine’s Story

Catherine shares her experience of foster care

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Back to school

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Back to school

School, and the return to it after the summer holidays, can be particularly challenging for children who have had a difficult start in life.

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Joe Swash: Teens in Care

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Joe Swash: Teens in Care

Here's what stood out to us in Joe Swash: Teens in Care.

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The Dutchie Pot and Injera flat bread: two stories of hospitality

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The Dutchie Pot and Injera flat bread: two stories of hospitality

Simon shares of two encounters that taught him the true meaning of hospitality

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Why isn’t there a theology of foster care?

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Why isn’t there a theology of foster care?

Inspired by Foster Care Fortnight, I wanted to write a piece about theology and foster care. But here’s the trouble: there isn’t a theology of foster care.

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Chrimbo Limbo

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Chrimbo Limbo

How can you survive and thrive in the strange days between Christmas and New Year’s Eve?

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Tracey's story

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Tracey's story

Tracey shared with us why she believes anyone, anywhere, has the potential to be a great foster carer.

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Keren's story

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Keren's story

Keren is a parent and child foster carer, supporting young parents to care for their children.

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A new picture: Adam and Kate's story

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A new picture: Adam and Kate's story

Adam* and Kate* are just beginning to think about what their family might look like one day. They’ve shared with us some reflections after attending a fostering information session.

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Family

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Family

What if God’s kingdom on earth looked like our families reflecting His?

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David and Heidi’s story

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David and Heidi’s story

"Everywhere we looked we would see a poster inviting the public to consider fostering, and every second person we met were either already foster carers or on their way through the process... so we signed up!"

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From two to three - Earl's story

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From two to three - Earl's story

The jump from no kids to two kids is a big one. Earl shares his family's story.

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Using my voice: reflections from a foster carer

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Using my voice: reflections from a foster carer

To be a foster carer is to be an advocate. A lot of what we do is related to speaking up for our children to ensure that they have what they need to thrive.

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A year in: reflections from a foster carer

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A year in: reflections from a foster carer

Tom and Christina share some reflections after their first year as foster carers.

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Tackling barriers to fostering

Tackling barriers to fostering

Home for Good hosted a roundtable to investigate the barriers to prospective foster carers making it through the process. It is vital that there are enough foster carers with the right skills in the right places to welcome children.

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Journeying with others: Emily and James’ story

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Journeying with others: Emily and James’ story

For James and Emily, the idea of fostering was daunting, but with the offer of some extra support from Home for Good, it felt doable.

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"This is your bedroom!"

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"This is your bedroom!"

A foster carer shares how they prepared their home for their first foster child.

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Christmas with the Anderson* family

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Christmas with the Anderson* family

After the year we’ve had, there’s a lot of talk about celebrating a ‘normal’ Christmas this year. But is there really such a thing?

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Christmas with the Hobbs* family

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Christmas with the Hobbs* family

After the year we’ve had, there’s a lot of talk about celebrating a ‘normal’ Christmas this year. But is there really such a thing?

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Christmas with the Maddens* family

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Christmas with the Maddens* family

After the year we’ve had, there’s a lot of talk about celebrating a ‘normal’ Christmas this year. But is there really such a thing?

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What it means to be family: Sarah's story

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What it means to be family: Sarah's story

When Selam arrived in the UK as an unaccompanied young person, Sarah and her husband Graham welcomed her into their family.

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What it means to be family: Selam’s story

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What it means to be family: Selam’s story

Selam came to the UK from Ethiopia when she was 14 years old. Now an adult, she’s shared with us some stories and reflections from her time with foster carers Sarah and Graham.

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A ready-made community: Sharon and Rich’s story

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A ready-made community: Sharon and Rich’s story

For Sharon and Rich, their church family has been an integral part of providing love, stability and community for their fostered child.

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New Secretary of State for Education and Minister for Children announced

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New Secretary of State for Education and Minister for Children announced

We welcome Nadhim Zahawi MP and Will Quince MP to their new roles and look forward to working closely with them.

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A joy like no other

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A joy like no other

Donna shares her family's story of fostering siblings

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Compassion Fatigue: How to help

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Compassion Fatigue: How to help

What to do if you’re alongside someone who might have compassion fatigue, whether they have identified it as this or not.

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Compassion Fatigue: Five things you can do

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Compassion Fatigue: Five things you can do

It can be so difficult to recognise and acknowledge the signs of compassion fatigue. Here are five things you can do if this is where you find yourself today.

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Compassion Fatigue: The symptoms and the cause

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Compassion Fatigue: The symptoms and the cause

Compassion fatigue can affect people from all walks of life. But what is it, and why does it happen to us?

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Summer 'sabotage'?

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Summer 'sabotage'?

We've all dreamed of the perfect family day out but the reality is often not how we imagined

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Three things to practice this summer

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Three things to practice this summer

Whatever the next few months hold for you, we want you to know we are standing with you and praying for you.

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Why is summer tricky?

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Why is summer tricky?

For many parents, the 6 – 7 week stretch of the school holidays can be daunting, and for those raising children who have had a tricky start in life, this is amplified. So why is it so difficult?

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What the Church needs to know about violent behaviours

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What the Church needs to know about violent behaviours

For some families caring for children who have had difficult starts in life, home can be a place where violence occurs.

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Ruth's story

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Ruth's story

Ruth shares her reflections of fostering in Stoke on Trent

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Brigid's story

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Brigid's story

Brigid shares from her experience fostering teenagers

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Emergency fostering - Tracy and Wayne's story

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Emergency fostering - Tracy and Wayne's story

Tracy and Wayne share their experience of emergency foster care

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Early permanence - Ruth and Phil's story

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Early permanence - Ruth and Phil's story

Ruth and Phil share their experience of concurrent care fostering.

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Parent and child fostering - a foster carer's story

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Parent and child fostering - a foster carer's story

A foster carer shares her families experience of parent and child fostering.

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Respite fostering - foster carers' stories

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Respite fostering - foster carers' stories

Foster carers share their experience of respite foster care.

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Short break fostering - Rob and Lisa's story

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Short break fostering - Rob and Lisa's story

Rob and Lisa share their experience of short break fostering.

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Long-term fostering - Isobel's story

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Long-term fostering - Isobel's story

Isobel shares her experience of long-term foster care

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Short-term fostering - Wendy and David's story

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Short-term fostering - Wendy and David's story

Wendy and David share their story of being short-term foster carers.

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David's story

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David's story

David shares how fostering has taught him about the Father heart of God

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The privilege of becoming a mother

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The privilege of becoming a mother

Home for Good CEO, Tania Bright, writes about her family's journey through fostering and adoption for Women Alive magazine

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Three reasons why caring about children is important to me

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Three reasons why caring about children is important to me

Home for Good champion Bella shares with us three reasons why caring about vulnerable children is important to her.

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Five tips for navigating Christmas in a pandemic while caring for care-experienced children

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Five tips for navigating Christmas in a pandemic while caring for care-experienced children

For those of us caring for children who have experienced trauma, Christmas can be an interesting time...

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Fostering has helped me to understand God as Father

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Fostering has helped me to understand God as Father

Paul has seen so much about how God works and why he loves vulnerable children through becoming a foster carer.

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We fostered a teenager in lockdown

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We fostered a teenager in lockdown

Welcoming a teenager into our home of four young children was a great decision for us.

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Why homeschooling in lockdown can be hard for fostering and adoptive families

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Why homeschooling in lockdown can be hard for fostering and adoptive families

For some families caring for children who have experienced trauma, this is a time where that additional pressure is amplified.

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Why does my son freak out on Zoom calls?

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Why does my son freak out on Zoom calls?

For so many of us this technology is a gift. The connection it brings us is precious. However, for those caring for vulnerable children, it can also herald new challenges.

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A story from Hong Kong

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A story from Hong Kong

Cadence Lam shares how her church’s ministry to vulnerable children has changed her life and her church

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The lessons I’ve learned from fostering

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The lessons I’ve learned from fostering

Pat was a teacher for many years, but becoming a foster carer in her retirement has taught her so much.

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Sarah and Jeremy's story

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Sarah and Jeremy's story

Sarah and Jeremy had their house altered, giving them space to foster.

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Kendra's story

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Kendra's story

Kendra shares her story of being a single foster carer

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Marie's story

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Marie's story

They needed more short-term carers for teenagers, this is where my life would change forever.

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How does God parent us therapeutically?

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How does God parent us therapeutically?

Exploring themes of therapeutic parenting in the Bible

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Kent police give Secret Santa gifts to vulnerable children

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Kent police give Secret Santa gifts to vulnerable children

How a team of local police staff came up with a plan to give to children who might otherwise receive very little this Christmas.

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A celebration of fostering and adoption at Birmingham Cathedral

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A celebration of fostering and adoption at Birmingham Cathedral

An evening that celebrated West Midlands foster carers and adopters

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What the Church needs to know about building resilience

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What the Church needs to know about building resilience

Relationships are key to repairing trauma, building attachment and resilience.

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The Curtis' fostering story

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The Curtis' fostering story

Our church, family and friends have caught the vision too. We so appreciate it.

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Harry's fostering story

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Harry's fostering story

In the first four weeks of his life Harry had lived in three different houses with three different families.

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Foster carers, we see you...

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Foster carers, we see you...

Our thank you to all the selfless and wonderful foster carers who go above and beyond to love the children in their care.

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Thoughts of a foster carer: Placement disruption

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Thoughts of a foster carer: Placement disruption

A friend of Home for Good shares honestly and with great courage about the pain and challenge of placement disruption.

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Home for Good response to the Government report ‘Fostering Better Outcomes’

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Home for Good response to the Government report ‘Fostering Better Outcomes’

Following two inquiries, the Government has now responded to all recommendations and has outlined its next steps for improving foster care in England.

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John and Paula's story

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John and Paula's story

In their late fifties, John and Paula began caring for a mother and her baby.

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Prime Minister welcomes church action on fostering and adoption and commends role of Home for Good

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Prime Minister welcomes church action on fostering and adoption and commends role of Home for Good

A review of the Conservative Party Conference annual church service on 30 September 2018.

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It started with weekends: Ethan's story

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It started with weekends: Ethan's story

Ethan was in short-term foster care waiting for his home for good through long-term fostering. Foster carer Jane shares his story.

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What the Church needs to know about moves

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What the Church needs to know about moves

Why 'moves' matter and how to support families through times of transition.

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Ten ways you can support foster carers… written by foster carers

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Ten ways you can support foster carers… written by foster carers

Suggestions from foster carers for ten support ideas specific to fostering.

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Reflections from a Foster Carer: What is right and what is easy

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Reflections from a Foster Carer: What is right and what is easy

A foster carer shares her heart and reflects on her role.

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Five ways to support families at Christmas

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Five ways to support families at Christmas

Christmas can be full of joy and festive fun, but also brings challenges.

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Glimpses of Motherhood: Julie's Story

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Glimpses of Motherhood: Julie's Story

Julie offers emergency and respite foster care as a single carer, and she shares her courageous story of responding to the need that grieves her heart.

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Glimpses of Motherhood: Joy's Story

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Glimpses of Motherhood: Joy's Story

Foster carer Joy shares her heart for welcoming children into her family and being the mother they need.

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York families respond to God's heart for young refugees

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York families respond to God's heart for young refugees

The extraordinary story of families in York responding to God's call to open their hearts and homes to young refugees.

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