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Tag: LGBT Fostering

Supporting the LGBT community

20 June 2018

Shocking new figures released by Stonwall Cymru today show that 34% of LGBT employees in Wales hid or disguised their sexuality at work, this figure rises to 45% when it comes to people who identify as transgender.   These are truly upsetting and shameful statistics. Every employer, large or small has a role to play in supporting their…

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Foster Carers Facing Resistance: What If Your Birth Child Doesn’t Want You to Foster?

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…

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Are There Rules About Taking Foster Children Abroad? What Are Foster Parents Not Allowed to Do in the UK?

For 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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