Member News from The Children's Family Trust: Black History Month

​Black History Month & why diverse foster families reinforce positive self-esteem in looked-after children.

There are no blueprints in fostering. Every child is unique and maintaining or building their sense of self relies heavily on the environments our foster carers can provide. Matching children to a family that can support their heritage, culture and traditions can help soften the blow of being moved out of the family home.

This years theme for Black History Month is all about Reclaiming Narratives, an invitation for those to take control of how stories about Black Heritage are told.

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