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Introduction Being a foster carer provides you with an amazing opportunity to support a child or young person in your Read more...

Background Being a foster carer presents an amazing opportunity to support a child or young person and make a difference Read more...

Many children and young people who enter foster care struggle to express themselves. It is the role of a foster Read more...

The definition of an independent fostering agency is a private business that is established to supply a secure and loving Read more...

While there are many children in the UK with English as their first language who require foster care, this isn’t Read more...

In some cases, a parent can need some extra support and guidance to raise their baby within a safe and Read more...

As a foster carer, your role is to help children in foster care and provide them with support they cannot Read more...

Throughout the month of March and April, many religious communities hold celebrations. From Ramadan in Islam to Lent in Christianity, Read more...

This month, there are several days dedicated to the disabled community and raising awareness of conditions that affect the daily Read more...

Children and young people who are in foster care can have a difficult time with figuring out and establishing who Read more...

Among the different kinds of fostering available based on personal preference and lifestyle is remand fostering. This is specifically for Read more...

The primary aim of fostering is to ensure that children are raised in safe, nurturing and loving environments, with reunification Read more...

If you’re curious about providing foster care in Cheshire to a child or younger person, it’s understood you’ll want an Read more...

The 14th of February is Valentine’s Day - and while this has traditionally been about romance and couples, it has Read more...

While foster parents have responsibility for taking care of children whose families of origin are unable to look after them, Read more...

Today is Time to Talk Day, which is run by the mental health charities Mind and Rethink Mental Illness. It Read more...

Children’s rights being acknowledged and adhered to are important to all children, especially to those who are living in foster Read more...

If you are a foster parent to a young child, they might be wondering about their new living situation. As Read more...

To protect children and young people in foster care, potential foster parents must be rigorously checked. While most people looking Read more...

The 2024 Honours List recognises the achievements that people have made in the public sphere. While figures from entertainment and Read more...

The new year is a time for fresh starts and new beginnings - and with these come new year’s resolutions. Read more...

Blocked fostering refers to a carer becoming disengaged with looking after their children - due to stress or exhaustion, for Read more...

The first night that a foster child spends in their new home is often the most difficult - not just Read more...

Moving into a new home and a new setting can be a challenging time for children in foster care, whether Read more...

All foster parents receive an allowance from their fostering agency or local authority to cover basic expenses for their foster Read more...

Being a foster carer at Christmas can come with a variety of experiences and surprises. Many children who enter foster Read more...

Entering foster care can be life changing for children and young people who cannot live with their families of origin. Read more...

If you are considering foster care, you might have come across kinship care, and be wondering what the difference is Read more...

In the UK today, there are many foster parents who are married, in long-term relationships or co-habiting, but this is Read more...

You probably know about how fostering works in the UK - but do you know how long it has been Read more...

Teenage years are times of change and growth. From hormonal shifts and physical and mental development to academic decisions, young Read more...

If you are considering fostering, or are already involved in the endeavour, you may be wondering if you can adopt Read more...

Hyperlexia is a self-taught ability to read well before the age of five - usually when the child is two Read more...

Dyscalculia is a learning disability that affects someone’s ability to carry out mathematics, due to difficulty in reading numbers. While Read more...

Autumn is a time for many events, such as the Equinox, Halloween and Bonfire Night. While stately homes, museums, art Read more...

If you’re interested in fostering, you might be surprised to learn that you can work full time while acting as Read more...

Last week, the 10th October played host to World Mental Health Day, which seeks to raise awareness of mental health Read more...

ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is a condition that affects the way a person behaves, feels and thinks. Around Read more...

Under the Equality Act 2010, it is illegal to unlawfully discriminate against those based on a ‘protected’ characteristic. These are: Read more...

Diversity refers to variety within a group of something. For people, it can refer to the different races, cultures, genders, Read more...

If you are thinking of fostering, you might be wondering if you can take your foster children on holidays - Read more...

For foster children, school can be a challenging time. Whether they have had to move schools as well as home, Read more...

As a foster carer, you will likely look after children of a variety of ages and backgrounds. In some instances, Read more...

After the summer holidays, it can be a challenge for children and their parents and carers to get back into Read more...

If you are fostering, or thinking of fostering children and young people, you might find yourself looking after an individual Read more...

There is an increase in the number of children in care across Britain, which has led to an increased need Read more...

There are numerous factors contributing to a foster carer (or carers) choosing to switch between fostering agencies, or from a Read more...

You are probably familiar with council and agency fostering, but do you know about private fostering? With various terms for Read more...

If you are looking for media about life for children in foster care, serialised dramas and films are likely to Read more...

If you are fostering, or thinking of becoming a foster carer, you might be concerned about how the children you Read more...