Fostering articles and blogs by our staff and carers
Below are a selection of some of the articles our carers and staff have written for our websites and our newsletters. There are some personal stories (we’ve changed identities for privacy reasons), and some advice from staff and carers for people thinking about fostering.

What Do You Do If a Foster Child Tells You About Abuse?
A child in your care might tell you something difficult, and there is no perfect script for that moment. Here is what to say, what to do next, and why you will not be handling it alone.

What Is County Lines, and Could It Affect a Child You’re Fostering?
County lines exploitation targets some of the most vulnerable children, including many in foster care. Here’s what it looks like, the signs to watch for, and what to do if you’re worried.

What Is FASD, and How Does It Affect a Child in Foster Care?
FASD affects far more children in foster care than most people realise, and it is often missed. Here is what it looks like day to day, and how foster carers get support without needing a diagnosis first.

Can Foster Carers Give a Child Medicine?
Foster carers give children medicine every day, from a dose of Calpol to a repeat prescription. Here’s what the rules on permission, storage and consent actually require, and the support that’s already there to help.

What Is PACE Parenting, and Why Do Foster Carers Use It?
PACE stands for Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy, a parenting approach many foster carers use to help a child who has experienced trauma feel safe. Here’s what it looks like day to day, and the training and support Fostering Hearts carers get to use it well.

How Do You Help a Foster Child Learn to Trust You?
Trust is not automatic for a child who has been let down before. Here is what the Secure Base model says helps, and the support that surrounds every Fostering Hearts carer while they build it.