Fostering Resources & Insights (Page 31)

The assessment process is often a cause of anxiety for many prospective foster carers. These are normal emotions to feel. You will, after all, be expected to open…

Foster caring has become a more natural and appealing experience in recent years. The bureaucratic rules which previously prevented foster carers from assuming a ‘normal’ parental role have…

There are a variety of reasons why people consider becoming a foster carer. When the idea first strikes it can seem like a hugely fulfilling and rewarding prospect. …

Perpetual Fostering is currently undergoing a period of expansion and is looking for foster carers in several areas nationally. According to the Fostering Network, there will be 8,600…

The Government has announced that they will give all fostered young people in England the right to remain with their foster carers until the age of 21, if both they…

Between April and June 2013 Cafcass received 2,744 applications – 8% higher when compared to the same period last year. And for the last financial year (April 2012-March…