Fostering children

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. By…

Some information on what are foster families Different types of families exist in our society. There are some fortunate ones who live with both their parents. In some…

Handling stress in foster children When a young person or child comes into foster care, they are frightened, nervous, confused and stressed. If you are a foster carer,…