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Fostering true stories

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    Abigail's story

    Abigail talks to us about growing up in a family that fostered.
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    Alisha and Chris

    Aisha and Chris’s story

    Aisha and Chris are specialist carers with Fostering North Yorkshire.
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    Julie and Mike

    Julie and Mike’s story

    Julie and Mike talk us through why it is so rewarding being a foster carer.
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    Nicki and Dave

    Nicki and Dave's story

    Nicki had wanted to foster for many years, but held off while the children were young.
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    Two adults, one holding an ice cream with a child in a wheelchair in the middle at the seaside

    Short term foster carers

    Teresa talks about the importance of short term foster carers and hear how Heather is urging people to consider short-term care.

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