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We are delighted to announce that By The Bridge has been featured in the Voice of the Alliance magazine, published by the Black Foster Carer Alliance. As an organisation that promotes diversity and equality in fostering, we are honored to have been approached to share insights about our therapeutic fostering services. A special thanks to the Black Foster Carer Alliance, a remarkable organisation within the fostering community, for this opportunity. In the article, Maria Kendall, our Head of Therapeutic Fostering Services, highlights the importance of therapeutic fostering and the positive impact it has on the children in our care. We are proud to be part of this collaborative effort to support children and families through a compassionate, therapeutic approach. The article can be found here: https://lnkd.in/eXCCbcYv

By The Bridge Out of Hours Team Wins 2024 CareTech Support Team of the Year Award. We are thrilled to announce that our dedicated Out of Hours Team at By The Bridge has been awarded the prestigious 2024 CareTech Support Team of the Year Award! This fantastic achievement is a testament to the team's unwavering dedication, passion, and hard work, which they provide 365 days a year to support our foster carers. Our foster carers often share how much reassurance and peace of mind they gain from this invaluable service. Whether it's in moments of crisis or just to answer an unexpected question, the Out of Hours Team is always ready, offering the extra layer of support our foster parents need. By The Bridge is proud to be one of the few independent fostering agencies to offer round-the-clock, 24/7 support. While our offices may close in the evening, our Out of Hours Team is always on hand, ensuring that our foster carers never feel alone. A huge congratulations to the entire team for this well-deserved recognition!

🌟 Join Our Growing Team as a Form F Assessor! 🌟 Due to our continued success and expansion, we are seeking passionate and dedicated Independent, Self-Employed Form F Assessors to join us in making a real difference in the lives of prospective foster parents and children. We are looking for assessors in the following areas: Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Lancashire, and Yorkshire. If you're an experienced professional we'd love to hear from you! Your expertise could help shape the future of fostering. Call us on 0800 644 6230 or email our Head of Service for the region, David Demetriou-Smith, at David.Demetriou-Smith@bythebridge.co.uk to learn more.

Therapeutic fostering plays a crucial role in supporting the mental health and overall well-being of children who have experienced trauma, neglect, or other adverse conditions. Therapeutic fostering offers a safe and stable environment, which is essential for children who may have experienced instability in their previous living situations. This stability helps to build trust and a sense of security, which are foundational for mental health. Importance of Therapeutic Fostering for Child Mental Health Healing from Trauma: Many children in therapeutic foster care have experienced significant trauma, which can have lasting effects on their mental health. Therapeutic fostering provides a nurturing environment where children can process and heal from their traumatic experiences. Improved Emotional Regulation: Through therapeutic interventions and the supportive environment of a foster home, children can develop better emotional regulation skills. This helps them manage their emotions more effectively and reduces the incidence of behavioural issues. Building Trusting Relationships: Trust is often a major issue for children who have faced neglect or abuse. Therapeutic fostering helps children build trusting relationships with their foster parents, which can translate into healthier relationships in other areas of their lives. Enhanced Self-Esteem and Identity: Therapeutic fostering supports the development of a positive self-image and identity. Children receive affirmation and support that boosts their self-esteem and helps them develop a strong sense of self-worth. Long-term Positive Outcomes: Research shows that children who receive therapeutic fostering care are more likely to have positive long-term outcomes compared to those who do not receive such support. This includes better mental health, higher educational attainment, and improved social functioning.

Our industry leading Therapeutic Parenting approach helps children recover from trauma. At By The Bridge we are very proud of the hard work and dedication the team have to achieving positive outcomes and helping children flourish. If you are interested in fostering or would like to know more about Therapeutic Parenting then we would love to hear from you. Please contact us by visiting the following link: https://lnkd.in/eqaucFx

Some fantastic news that we are all thrilled about here at By The Bridge. We have achieved Good Provider status from Ofsted which is testament to the hard work from all the staff and the exceptional therapeutic foster parents. The latest Ofsted report is now live on our website and can be viewed by visiting the following link: https://lnkd.in/eNkisKXX

We love hearing feedback from children, it’s so important for several reasons: Empowerment: Boosts their confidence and self-worth. Personalized Care: Helps tailor support to their unique needs. Healing: Essential for emotional and psychological recovery. Better Outcomes: Leads to more stable placements and success. Rights and Ethics: Upholds their legal right to be heard. Trust: Builds stronger relationships with foster parents. Life Skills: Prepares them for independent adulthood.

At By the Bridge our Foster Parents and children are supported by a dedicated team of professional and driven individuals. We asked them what they loved most about working in Fostering ... To find out more about becoming a By The Bridge Foster Parent visit https://lnkd.in/eUzK8Mk9 #Fostering #TherapeuticFostering #Goodbye9to5 #FosterParents #RewardingCareer

We would like to wish all of our wonderful Foster families & young people; staff, communities and followers a very Merry Christmas!

Thinking about Fostering but want to know more about 'how to apply'? Take a look at our simple guide, call 0800 6446230 and ask to speak to your local expert or visit www.bythebridge.co.ukto find out more. #WeAreTherapeuticFostering #HowToApplyToFoster #FosterParents