What Is Parent and Child Fostering? A Guide to This Specialist Role
Instead of caring for a child alone, you welcome a parent and their baby and help that parent learn to care safely. What the role involves, who it suits, and whether you could do it.
Understanding Trauma and Attachment: How Foster Carers Help a Child Feel Safe
What if the child has been through something terrible and I do not know what to say? Helping a child recover is not about saying the perfect thing. It is about being steady, and being there tomorrow.
Could You Be a Foster Carer? Common Myths About Who Can Foster
Age, postcode, renting, being single. People rule themselves out of fostering over things that simply are not true. We unpick the most common myths so you can judge your own situation on the facts.
What Does Fostering Actually Involve Day to Day?
Most of fostering looks like ordinary family life: school runs, shared meals, homework at the kitchen table. An honest picture of what a foster carer does from one day to the next.
Do Foster Carers Pay Tax? Qualifying Care Relief Explained
Tax is the part of fostering people worry about most, and it turns out to be simpler than they fear. A plain-English guide to Qualifying Care Relief, and why most carers pay little or nothing.
Starting Your Journey as a Foster Carer: What to Expect After Approval
What actually happens once you are approved: the induction, the first placement, the meetings, and the team of people whose job is to support you as well as the child.
How Foster Carers Support Children at School
School can be the place a child in care feels most exposed. How foster carers work with teachers and the wider team to help a child feel settled enough to learn.
What to expect when you’re going through a fostering assessment
Undergoing a fostering assessment is a very thorough, intrusive process that helps ensure you’re prepared for the responsibilities of being a foster carer. Here’s everything you need to know about what it involves, what to expect, and how to prepare: 1. What is a Fostering Assessment? A fostering assessment is a detailed evaluation process where […]
5 Common Myths About Fostering – And the Truth Behind Them
Fostering a child is one of the most rewarding things a person can do but it’s also widely misunderstood. Many potential foster carers are put off by myths and misconceptions. If you’ve ever thought about fostering but weren’t sure if you were “the right kind of person,” this blog is for you. Let’s bust some common […]
Therapeutic Fostering: A Universal Principle in the Heart of Foster Care
Join us at Greater London Fostering where we embark on a mission to empower foster carers with the knowledge, support, and resources needed to provide exceptional care to children in need. Our blog delves into the heart of fostering in London, offering insights, stories, and guidance to inspire and support our community of carers. Discover the difference you can make in a child’s life through fostering, and become part of a network dedicated to creating positive, lasting impacts in the lives of young individuals across Greater London.