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.
I know I’d make a good foster parent, but I don’t want to go through all the bureaucracy
‘Paperwork is not my thing but the way I got through the fostering process was to remember why I was doing it. Not only did
I’m single, what if I meet the right person whilst a foster carer?
Kerry, a Hertfordshire-based foster carer, shares her experience of fostering for over 15 years as a single parent. After her marriage ended, she hadn’t been
Fostering Fortnight 2023: Empowering Lives and Building Communities
Fostering Fortnight 2023 is just around the corner, and it offers a fantastic opportunity to raise awareness about the invaluable role that foster carers play
Missing children and young people
The new framework for missing children and young people is a significant initiative aimed at ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children in the care
The Importance of Maintaining Family Ties in Foster Care
The bond between a child and their birth family holds a significant place. One that is underpinned by deep emotional attachments and legal rights. This
Promoting the health of foster children
Fostering comes with the responsibility of nurturing children’s overall health and well-being. This guide offers foster carers insights into understanding and addressing the health needs