Fostering children

Foster Carers play a critical part in the lives and upbringing of thousands upon thousands of children in care in the UK. But just how many foster carers…

Halloween is always a popular holiday with children and teens alike. Though Halloween with kids might make the adults among us groan at the idea of sugar-filled little…

This post – about the training and career development you get as a foster carer – is the second in our Fostering Experiences series. The series turns the…

Type ‘fostering’ into a Google search and the top results will be to local authority or government websites. However, independent fostering agencies (IFAs) – agencies like Perpetual –…

“Why bother? Nothing will work out anyway. No one cares and it doesn’t make a difference.” These are sentiments shared by those plagued by the feeling of hopelessness….

Reports of child abuse serious enough to be passed on to police or children’s services have risen 40 per cent since the Savile scandal broke in 2012. Research…

Your foster child can benefit from developing a good hobby. Most children have some form of talent that can assist them in developing hobbies and pastime. Some of…

Read 3 reasons why teenagers are so much fun (and so rewarding) to foster. In fact, foster carers are often surprised at how wonderful the experience is. Have…

As a foster carer, being resourceful and creative is about finding ways to encourage young people and expand their horizons. When we talk about being resourceful and creative, we’re…

There are many famous faces who in their childhood found themselves part of the social care system before moving on to achieve great things in their careers. SEE…