Category: Articles

10 December 2021

There are various types of fostering, such as “emergency”, “short-term”, or “parent and child” placements.  Here, we look at long term foster care parents rights. Discussing what long term fostering means, and whether foster carers have parental responsibility. Long term fostering overview    Long term foster care is precisely that – the placement of a child or young person…

25 November 2021

Care orders and joining a foster family Before a foster family can welcome a vulnerable child or young person (anyone under 18-years-old) into their lives, several processes will have taken place to ensure that the foster home is the best place for that individual at that point in time. The Children Act 1989 covers duties and services that…

25 November 2021

Children who are looked after - words matter as much as actions When you start researching information on becoming a foster parent, chances are you’ll quickly come across the term “looked after” in reference to children or young people in care. Whilst the home nations have some nuanced differences in their strategic approach to children who go into…

30 October 2021

As a foster parent, you open your life and your home to care and support vulnerable children or young people. Just like a birth, step or adoptive parent, a foster parent creates a safe and nurturing family home for children to settle, grow and thrive. Children (under 18-years-old) are placed with foster parents for all sorts of different…

13 October 2021

Fostering in a post-pandemic landscape As 2021 nears its end and with 10 October marking World Mental Health Day, here at Family Fostering Partners, we can't help but pause and reflect on the year past. What does the future hold for our existing foster parents, their families and those people who are considering foster care for the first…

1 October 2021

As part of our work with the local Authorities across Wales we receive referrals for children from a wide array of backgrounds and ethnicities. This presents us with the challenge of ensuring that every child or young person is placed with a foster family who can help them feel connected with, and to continue to learn about their…

30 September 2021

Embarking on the journey of becoming a foster carer is a significant decision, but one which has the potential to be incredibly rewarding. It's a path that has the power to transform lives—not just for the children and young people you welcome into your home but for yourself as well. With over 65,000 children living in foster care…

30 September 2021

Are you seeking a fulfilling career path that not only enriches your life but also changes the lives of others for the better? Mother and baby fostering offers a unique opportunity to extend a helping hand to vulnerable parents and their infants, fostering stable and supportive environments where families can flourish. Also referred to as parent and child…

29 July 2021

Are you considering fostering but feeling uncertain about the rules around foster child bedroom requirements? Aspiring foster parents often have questions about this essential aspect of fostering. At Family Fostering Partners, we believe in providing clarity and guidance to prospective carers, ensuring that no barriers hinder their journey towards making a positive impact on vulnerable children's lives. Let's…

29 July 2021

Those interested in early child care may have the skills and interests to make excellent parent and child foster carers. This type of role is especially suited to those with previous experience of caring for a newborn or toddler, but this is not a necessity. In the most part, this type of foster care is ideal for people with lots of patience and lots…