Men in Fostering: Why We Need More Male Foster Carers
Most first enquiries to a fostering agency come from women, and the sector has been careless about why. Here is what male foster carers actually do, what puts men off applying, and what the national figures do and do not tell us.
Do Foster Carers Pay Tax? Qualifying Care Relief Explained
Most foster carers pay no income tax on their fostering payments, thanks to Qualifying Care Relief. Here are the 2026/27 figures, worked examples using our own rates, the filing deadlines, and the National Insurance point that catches carers out.
Long-Term Fostering: What It Really Means to Be Someone’s Family
Long-term fostering means a child stays with one family until they are grown. Here is what that involves in practice, from parental responsibility and family time to Staying Put at 18.
Fostering Siblings: Keeping Brothers and Sisters Together
Around 37% of children in care who have a brother or sister are separated from them, usually because nobody had room for both. Here is what the law requires, whether siblings can share a bedroom, and what fostering two children involves at Fostering Hearts.
Can You Foster a Baby Without a Spare Room?
A spare bedroom is the first thing most fostering pages ask for, and it stops a lot of people before they start. For a child under three, a cot in your own room can work. Here is what the standards actually say, and the question that matters more than the bedroom.
Chuckles and Cheers: Lucy and Max’s Comical and Heart warming Journey From Fostering To Adoption
Sometimes Fostering leads to adoption….although it’s not always a straight journey!
The Challenges Of Fostering: What Foster Carers Say
Fostering comes with challenges – but that’s ok, as long as you know what you are going to face you can overcome anything…
Jack and James’ Story
Fostering is an incredibly selfless and fulfilling act that can have a tremendous impact on the life of a child. This was something that James, who had always wanted to make a difference in children’s lives, was fully aware of when he decided to become a foster parent. After months of waiting and preparation, James […]
A Day In The Life Of A Foster Carer
Agatha’s Journey: 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 […]