Fostering Resources & Insights (Page 6)

You can show your support for fostering tonight, Thursday 24th November, by switching off your lights for 1 minute at 8.30pm. Child Action North West (CANW) is calling…

With household budgets squeezed, many families are worried about covering the cost of Christmas this year. After all the fun and games are over, many of us are…

When you look back to your childhood, you can probably pick out very specific things that scared you, such as clowns or being in a dark room. While…

According to NHS figures, child obesity is a growing problem as children are becoming obese as young as four or five years old. Overall, 9.3% of four-five year…

Children who are exposed to abuse, domestic violence or other stresses are far more likely to develop long term health problems, says new research. The Public Health Wales…

Mental illness and suicidal thoughts can affect anyone, of any age, of any background, at any time. Like with physical illnesses, people don’t choose to have a mental…

Like many of the skills you need to be a successful foster carer, communication is one that you’ve been honing all your life. The first step to effective…

Homework. Often a key battleground between parents and children. If you are fortunate enough to have a child who independently gets on with after school work, spare a…

This Saturday is Bonfire Night – which marks the failure of the 1605 Gunpowder Plot. Children all over the country will be ready to be amazed by incredible…

On Wednesday 9th November, our team at Perpetual Fostering will be running a Relay Marathon! This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Duke of Edinburgh scheme and…