Fostering Resources
How to celebrate Eid-al-Fitr with a Muslim foster child
The end of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, is marked by Eid-al-Fitr. Expected to happen on 30 or 31…
Ideas for celebrating Easter with your foster children
Spring is coming, and with it comes Easter. Traditionally a Christian holiday to remember Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection, it has since evolved…
Religious festivals to celebrate with your foster family
Throughout the month of March and April, many religious communities hold celebrations….
Upcoming dates to raise awareness of disability in the fostering community
This month, there are several days dedicated to the disabled community and raising awareness of conditions that affect the daily lives of…
How understanding LGBTQ+ history can help fostering communities
The history of LGBTQ+ individuals encompasses a rich tapestry of experiences, achievements and struggles that span centuries and cultures….
Ambassador schemes for care-experienced young people
If you are, or are looking after a young person in foster care, you might be wondering if there are any schemes…
How to inspire creativity in your foster child
Earlier this month marked National Storytelling Week, which was run by the National Literacy Trust in partnership with Amazon….
Time to Talk Day – what you need to know
Today is Time to Talk Day, which is run by the mental health charities Mind and Rethink Mental Illness. It seeks to…
What to know about access to a foster child’s records
A child who is in long term foster care, and is preparing to leave, may want to access their records of their…
What are care leavers’ rights?
If you are fostering children and young people on a long-term basis, or are considering long-term fostering, you might be wondering what…
Book recommendations about different types of families
If you are a foster parent to a young child, they might be wondering about their new living situation. As a child…
How to take care of a foster child’s textured hair
The number of Black fostering families is disproportionate to the number of Black children in foster care. This often results in these…
Challenges facing care leavers in the North West
Care leavers face many challenges and questions to consider when they become old enough to leave foster care….
What to know about the Help at Hand scheme
When your foster child reaches their later teenage years, you will probably be wondering what happens to the support they’ll receive when…
How the North West is raising awareness of fostering
With 866 homes and 152 children aged between 0-18 years in foster care, the North West is a hub seeking families who…
Fostering Christian children – what do I need to know?
Whether or not you are a follower of religion as well as a foster carer, you might find that you are fostering…
The relationship between social workers and foster carers
When you become a foster carer, one important thing to know is that you will be working with social workers to ensure…
Books about diversity and inclusivity for children under 12
If we want to ensure that children grow up in a cohesive society that is accepting of different races and cultures, we…
Books about diversity and inclusivity for teenagers
If you are fostering, or thinking of fostering children and young people, you might find yourself looking after an individual with a…
Engaging books about fostering for teenagers
Whether you are looking after teenagers in foster care or otherwise, you might be looking for engaging reads that will help them…