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Will my children be taken away if I put them in respite care?

Our mission is to reunite Here at Sanctuary Care, our mission is to provide respite care (also known as short-term foster care) for...

Do you need a spare room to offer respite care?

As a volunteer respite carer (short-term foster parent) at Sanctuary Care, you are required to have a spare room in your home to be...

What does it take to be a respite carer (short-term foster parent)?

Becoming a respite carer can be a daunting undertaking. Being a parent to your own children is a challenge in itself, let alone welcoming...

Case of a parent with a child fostered

The story of a Sanctuary Care client: Lilian (not real name for protection purposes) Lost and alone Lilian was 35 weeks pregnant,...

Who benefits from respite care (short-term fostering) services?

Here at Sanctuary Care, we provide respite ( short-term foster) care for children whose families are temporarily unable to support them....

TGIFostering

Ask anyone who has been a respite carer (short-term foster parent) what it is like to foster a child short-term and they will tell you...

5 myths around respite (short-term foster) care busted

5 myths around short-term foster care busted We’ve all heard the term “foster care” but, truth be told, it’s a very misunderstood concept...

What is Sanctuary Care?

What is Sanctuary Care? Sanctuary Care is the best available solution to short-term family problems. We match respite carers (short-term...

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