Category: Articles

29 June 2021

Choosing to become a foster carer is a big step. It can be a life changing decision that has an impact on every aspect of your day to day experience. That being said, many choose to foster because of the amazing benefits the role offers you and your family. It differs from traditional careers where you may work…

28 June 2021

Many prospective carers are interested in fostering babies and very young children. When people think of foster care, they often imagine a young child who needs their care. While this can be the case, fostering babies is not as common as you might think. In all instances, social workers will do their best to keep children with their…

28 May 2021

If you’re new to foster care and considering applying, you may be wondering if any criteria disqualifies you from being a foster parent in the UK. The good news is that most people are eligible to foster. There are very few factors that actually disqualify you from fostering should you wish to take the journey. Becoming a foster…

27 May 2021

Looking for a career change? Want to earn a competitive pay package whilst performing a valuable role that actually makes a difference in the world? If this sounds like you, then parent and child fostering might be the perfect career choice for you! What is parent and child foster care? Parent and child foster carers provide vital support…

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…

28 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…

30 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…

26 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,…

27 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.…

19 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…