Becoming a foster carer

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…

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…

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…

Here’s what you must know about foster care If you are considering the path to be foster parent, there are certain things that you need to know. It…

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,…

What are teens looking for in their foster parents? A lot of people who want to become a foster parent are usually looking for cute babies and little children. Most…

What to do once you have decided to be a foster parent Fostering is good and is quite rewarding too. Choosing the right foster service is the first…

Why foster care is important? Small children, babies and teenagers all need foster care when they are unable to live with their birth families for any reason for…

Here is how you should explain a move to a foster child Foster care is a difficult task. Taking the complete responsibility of a child can be fun…

Some different types of fostering according to circumstances Fostering can have different types, each depending upon the circumstances. As a foster carer, you have the option to specialize…