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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…
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…
read more22 October 2020
If you’re new to fostering, you may be wondering what the difference is between independent fostering agencies and local authorities. As a new or prospective carer, you have the choice whether to register with your local authority (LA) or with an independent foster care agency (IFA), such as Family Fostering Partners. Foster agencies come in all shapes and sizes…
read more22 October 2020
Becoming a foster parent can be life changing journey, not only for a child in need of a nurturing home, but also for you, the person providing that nurturing care. Fostering is a path filled with challenges and rewards, requiring commitment, compassion, and a willingness to open one's home and heart to a child. Each country within the…
read more28 September 2020
It’s great that you’re ready to start preparing to be a foster parent. Fostering is an amazing thing to do and helps give a child a second chance to live a happier and brighter life. However, fostering isn’t just beneficial for children and young people, foster parents gain so much joy and life satisfaction from the children in…
read more28 September 2020
This is a question that crops up time and time again during the fostering application process. Can a foster child share a bedroom? The simple answer is no. This means they cannot share a bedroom with you. They cannot share a bedroom with your birth children. They cannot share a bedroom with another fostered child. Nor can any…
read more25 August 2020
A mother and baby foster placement is a specialist type of fostering where parent, typically a mother and baby, often a young mother and newborn baby, comes to stay with you for between four and six months. The parent will need some extra help and advice to show that they can safely care for their baby on their…
read more25 August 2020
If you’re new to fostering and taking the first steps to research and find out more about foster care, it can feel quite daunting. There is tons of information out there and it can be hard to know where to start. Becoming a foster carer is an important decision and one that is going to massively affect your…
read more25 August 2020
Understanding the nuances between foster care and adoption is crucial for individuals and families considering expanding their family. Appreciating the sometimes subtle and other times fundamental difference between fostering vs adoption is vital, both pathways offer invaluable support and stability to children in need, yet they cater to different circumstances and outcomes. In this detailed exploration, we delve…
read more29 July 2020
What is short break fostering? Short break fostering is a type of part-time care, similar to respite foster care. Short break carers will look after a child temporarily for a limited amount of time, this may be for a week or two in school holidays, or perhaps on weekends. The care situation will be specific to each individual…
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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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