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Taking care of your wellbeing

As a foster carer, you do such incredibly important and demanding work, therefore it is vital that you take care of your wellbeing.  Thinking about your self-care, isn’t a luxury – it’s essential.  Foster carers create safe, stable, and healing environments, which is fundamental to helping fostered children recover, grow, and thrive.  It’s so important that […]

Online safety

NSPCC Learning has published a news story about the launch of Childline’s ‘Where We Stand’ videos. ‘Where We Stand’ is a four-part YouTube series showing how Childline can help young people navigate the online world. Influencers predict what teenagers really think about online life, covering issues such as AI, screen time and online safety. Professionals […]

A Child’s Life Online

Foster carers play a vital and increasingly complex role in supporting children to navigate their online lives safely. Especially as the digital world is constantly changing. New apps, games and platforms emerge rapidly, and the risks associated with online activity can feel worrying and difficult to keep up with. For children in care, who may […]

Impact of Allegations

There can be nothing more stressful, upsetting and worrying for a foster carer than when told an allegation has been made against them. It can cause distress for the carer, the family and the children and the young people in placement. However, in fostering it is important that all allegations are addressed properly. We understand […]

Asking for help

Asking for help is crucial for foster carers to ensure the well-being of both themselves and the children in their care.  Fostering is a demanding, 24/7 role that often involves caring for children with traumatic backgrounds. Seeking support helps prevent burnout – a major factor in why 60% of carers have considered resigning – and ensures […]

A day in the life of a foster carer

Hi I’m Agatha, a seasoned foster carer – I’ve been approved for over 15 years now so I think I have a bit of knowledge I can pass one. I am excited to share with you a glimpse into my daily life, providing care and support to children in need. Each day is unique, presenting […]

Pets and fostering children

We often get asked whether someone can foster if they have pets, so we thought we’d ask a few of our carers about the positives and negatives about pets and fostering children. For many children in care, the presence of animals can make all the difference to how quickly and how well they settle into […]

Fostering at Christmas

Decking the Halls with Foster Kids ‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, except for a group of foster kids who were hyped up on sugar and holiday cheer. Samantha, a seasoned foster parent, had decided to go all out this year and involved her foster kids […]

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 […]