Author: Curon Howells

18 January 2016

To function successfully with their peer groups and in wider society, all children need to learn important skills such as being able to work as part of a group, cooperating with others, following directions, using self-control, and concentrating on tasks. Social and emotional competence describes our ability to understand, manage, and express these aspects of our lives in…

11 January 2016

In this blog post we will aim to answer the question of how does fostering affect birth children. We hope to explore the topic of birth children and foster care by assessing the experiences and impacts of fostering on birth children, highlighting the necessity for inclusive family decision-making, the importance of information and support, and the transformative effects…

4 January 2016

Christmas is a time when thoughts are focused on family and children and possibly on the New Year ahead. So now the tree and decorations are down for another year, these thoughts may now have developed into New Year Resolutions. For some people, these resolutions have included a decision to take positive steps towards doing something to help…

22 December 2015

Being a care leaver is often difficult and can be fraught with challenges as the quote below evidences. “When, like me, you live by yourself, it's more hurtful when you realise you're no longer in the care system and you really don't have a family. When you leave care, that's when you realise life is only going to…

14 December 2015

Christmas can, and should be, a magical time for children and their families, but many fostered children and young people can find this time of year very stressful and difficult. Christmas can present a mixed bag of emotions, and it’s important for foster carers to acknowledge the feelings the Season may evoke, and support the young person to manage…

26 November 2015

Navigating the complexities of fostering while managing a full-time job can seem daunting at first glance. Many prospective foster carers wonder if it's possible to juggle the responsibilities of both roles effectively, which is why “can you foster and work full time?” is one of the most common questions we receive. This comprehensive guide delves into the intricacies…

17 November 2015

As experienced foster carers looking to change fostering agency you should have a clear idea of what you are looking for from any new agency. If what you are looking for is an agency that offers extensive knowledge shared by staff with many years of experience and who know what a good foster care agency looks like, an…

9 November 2015

If you foster with Family Fostering Partners you can be sure of two things: We will not put you forward for a particular placement unless we are sure that it is a suitable and good match for you and your experience. You have the right to turn down any placement we offer you. Now life is not always…

9 November 2015

When Mums and Dads decide that they would like to foster children, they are making an important decision not only for them but for your whole family. Not only will they become foster parents, but you will also become a foster brother or foster sister, which will make your family a foster family. Being a foster family is…

23 October 2015

These events are totally informal and are designed to help people discover what being a foster family entails. There is no pressure or any obligation so please come along; we would love to meet you. 28th Oct at Quay West Caravan Park, Newquay. We will be at the beautiful Quay West Caravan Park, Newquay overlooking Cardigan Bay between…