30 April 2021
Reaching the fostering panel is a key moment in your journey to becoming a foster parent. Understandably, many applicants feel unsure about what the experience will involve, which is why having clear guidance on fostering panel questions and answers can be so helpful. This stage involves a panel made up of independent professionals, alongside members of the Family…
read more28 April 2021
Make a difference by fostering a baby alongside their parent. Parent and child fostering is a great opportunity to help keep a family together. There is often a huge demand for parent and child foster carers as it is a very specialist type of foster care. When people think of fostering they often imagine young babies being taken…
read more30 March 2021
Parent and child foster care is very different from foster care in general. Although it is a type of fostering, it does not involve looking after a foster child in the same way as you would if you were a long term, respite, or emergency foster carer. This is because adults with their children come to live with…
read more29 March 2021
If you’re thinking about fostering, you may be wondering if you’re eligible and what you need to do to become a foster parent. The good news is that nearly anyone can foster! Many different people from different walks of life and with different backgrounds and experiences choose to foster. It’s one of the most rewarding careers out there…
read more16 March 2021
Family Fostering Partners is an independent fostering agency who prides itself on providing high quality care for vulnerable children. We are currently looking for an energetic, skilled and organised individual to join our Administration Team based in Cross Hands. You will be responsible for providing professional, comprehensive and flexible administrative support to our team of Link Worker and…
read more16 March 2021
Those who are familiar with FFP will know the familiar story of the two elephants Buttons and Blue who have helped countless children and foster families to discuss the concept of fostering. Both Buttons and Blue have already been transformed into eBook characters, Cartoons, and loads of different pictures and art projects by children and young people. Now…
read more26 February 2021
What is attachment? When we speak about attachment in children, it refers to the bond between someone who needs care and their caregiver. If a child or young person is distressed or in danger, they will look to that attachment figure for help and comfort. In babies, attachment bonds are formed with the caregiver, no matter how good,…
read more27 January 2021
Fostering as a single person presents a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children, offering them a safe, nurturing environment that champions stability and growth. We often get asked the question “can you foster as a single parent” or “can you foster if you live alone”, and the simple answer is yes absolutely.…
read more19 December 2020
If you’re new to fostering and considering a career as a foster carer, you may be wondering what happens when a child goes into care, the reasons for a child going into care, and the process that takes place for a child or young person to end up in the care of a foster family. You may also…
read more29 November 2020
The prospect of fostering babies often conjures an image of caring for a vulnerable, innocent infant - a compelling and heartwarming scenario for many potential foster carers and those looking to become foster carers. The primal instinct to protect and nurture is strong, especially when it comes to newborns and toddlers who are inherently defenceless. However, while the…
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Becoming foster carers is something that involves the whole household, not just the adults making the decision. While many children feel positive about the idea of fostering, others can feel unsure, worried, or even strongly against it at first. That reaction can be difficult for parents to process, especially when…
read moreFor many people considering fostering, one of the biggest questions is how everyday family life works once a child comes into your home. People often worry that foster carers are heavily restricted in what they can and cannot do, particularly when it comes to things like holidays, family trips, routines,…
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