Preparing to Foster
The fostering process
If you’re curious about providing foster care in Cheshire to a child or younger person, it’s understood you’ll want an overview of…
What disqualifies you from being a foster parent?
To protect children and young people in foster care, potential foster parents must be rigorously checked. While most people looking to provide…
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…
How to support your foster child during the first night in their new home
The first night that a foster child spends in their new home is often the most difficult – not just for them,…
Why should I choose Beacon Fostering as my agency?
If you are considering fostering or thinking of transferring agencies, you might be wondering which fostering agency to choose, and which will…
The first week in a foster home – what you need to know
Moving into a new home and a new setting can be a challenging time for children in foster care, whether it is…
What happens at fostering panel?
During the fostering application process, potential foster carers are required to have a meeting with a ‘fostering panel.’ This may either be…
Fostering as a single parent
In the UK today, there are many foster parents who are married, in long-term relationships or co-habiting, but this is by no…
Factors to consider when matching foster carers with children
If you are thinking of fostering, you may be wondering about the matching process. You may question how the fostering agency or…
Can you work full time and be a foster parent?
If you’re interested in fostering, you might be surprised to learn that you can work full time while acting as a foster…
Can I foster if I’m a disabled carer?
Fostering agencies like Beacon Fostering seek carers from all backgrounds to look after children in need….
I’m LGBTQ+ – can I still foster?
If you are considering fostering as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, you might be wondering if you will have to overcome…
Fostering babies – what you need to know
As a foster carer, you will likely look after children of a variety of ages and backgrounds….
Do I need qualifications to become a foster carer?
A common misconception when it comes to fostering is individuals who believe they cannot foster as they have no qualifications. You DO…
Books about fostering for foster carers
If you are a foster carer or thinking about fostering, you might be wondering about where you can go to for advice….
Best documentaries on foster care
If you are looking for media about life for children in foster care, serialised dramas and films are likely to come to…
Fostering children when you have biological children
Some who are considering becoming foster carers may have children of their own who are still living with them, and might be…
The foster care assessment process
If you are interested in becoming a foster carer and have already started researching, you’re probably aware that you will undergo an…
Fostering disabled children
Whether they have a physical or mental disability, disabled children who enter foster care in Cheshire require support from loving families and…
Can I choose my foster child?
Whether you are considering fostering, or are just getting started in your foster care journey, you may be wondering if you can…
How to choose a fostering agency
Now that you have decided to foster with an agency, you’re probably wondering where to look….
Fostering children from a different cultural background
Normally, when matching children with foster carers, a fostering agency will seek to pair those with similar or matching faiths and cultures….
Am I eligible to become a foster carer?
If you are considering, or have decided, to become a foster carer, there are a few requirements you need to be aware…
Common questions surrounding foster care
If you are considering becoming a foster carer, you will probably have questions about the process of becoming one, and the requirements…
Cultivating a welcoming environment for a foster child
When a child enters a new foster home, it is imperative for their foster carer(s) to create a welcoming environment they feel…
Common misconceptions surrounding foster care
If you’re considering becoming a foster carer, you may think there’s certain criteria you need to meet….
Preparing your home for a foster child
When preparing to welcome a foster child into their home, you’ll need to consider how to create a friendly, welcoming environment they’ll…
Understanding allowances and support when fostering
Fostering a child is a noble and rewarding endeavour, but it also comes with…
Stocking up: essential items for foster care
Ahead of your foster child’s arrival, having certain items readily available can make all the difference….
A room-by-room guide to childproofing a home
If you are thinking about becoming a foster parent to a young child, you should consider how you’re going to create a…
Adjusting to life as a foster carer: what to expect
In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the practical and emotional considerations of adjusting to life as a foster…
Requirements of becoming a foster carer in the UK
Being a foster carer is rewarding for many, and comes with the responsibility of ensuring the safety and well-being of foster children….
Foster parent training 101: What to expect
Foster families often find welcoming a new child into their lives a rewarding and profound experience….
Tips for creating a welcoming space
When you welcome a child into your home, arguably the most important space is their bedroom….
Is my home suitable for fostering?
If you have ever considered becoming a foster parent, you may have had this common concern….