Foster carer support
Supporting A Muslim Foster Child During Ramadan
Ramadan is a deeply significant month for many Muslim children and young people, and foster carers play an important role in helping…
How to Support a Foster Child’s Education and Development
Education plays a huge role in every foster child’s development, but it can also come with challenges. Many children enter foster care…
Inclusive Support for Children in Foster Care: Meeting Every Child’s Needs
Every child in foster care is unique. Some may need extra support at school, others emotional understanding, and many will need flexibility…
Using Arts and Craft to Build Trust with Foster Children
Building trust with a foster child is one of the most important – and sometimes most challenging – aspects of fostering. Many…
Preparing Your Home for Winter – A Foster Carer’s Guide
As the days get shorter and the temperatures dip, it’s vital for foster carers to prepare their homes for winter. Creating a…
Importance of a Back-Up Foster Carer and Your Support Network
When you start your fostering journey, you quickly discover that fostering children and young people brings immense rewards and unique challenges. As…
Managing Foster Children’s Savings for Their Independence
Supporting children and young people in care to manage their money is an essential part of preparing them for adult life. As…
Mockingbird Model and Fostering: Building Stronger Communities for Foster Carers
Fostering is an incredibly rewarding journey, but it can also be emotionally demanding. Many foster carers say that one of the hardest…
Reducing Foster Carer Burnout – Wellbeing Strategies
Fostering is one of the most rewarding roles there is, offering children a safe, stable, and loving home when they need it…
Foster Care Fortnight Day 5: Q&A session
Ready for a Q&A Session? Join Us Today! Are you curious about fostering with Beacon Fostering? Well, today is your chance to…
Foster Care Fortnight 2025!
It’s Foster Care Fortnight – the UK’s biggest awareness raising campaign for fostering! Over the next two weeks from the 12-25th May,…
Fostering Support Groups
Participation in support groups is a crucial aspect of the development of all Foster Carers. You have the flexibility to join any…