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Who is the Foster Buddy North East foster care peer support scheme for?

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    You can speak to a foster carer to ask questions when you make an enquiry with us.
  • The scheme matches experienced foster carers with potential foster carers.
  •  You can get a buddy whether you're new to fostering or transferring to a North East local authority.
  • The buddy scheme gives foster care applicants emotional and practical support from others who've walked the same path.
  • Your foster buddy will check in with you and give you insight into what it's like to be part of a fostering family.
  • When you become an approved foster carer, you can access mentoring schemes within your local authority.

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