Fostering Carers Blogs
Fosterman
Fosterman is a father and a fostercarer. He's fun loving and has ample of experience to provide any newbie carer with insight and know-how.
New Foster Carer Blog
Fosterman – A Fostering Blogger The message seems to be getting through regarding men and fostering. I’ve had 2 more calls, this week, from single men looking to start a career in Fostering. One chap was in his mid 50s
Good Luck Foster Care Blog
Fostering Blog – Fosterman As the week wore on the phones were quiet and it seemed that someone had obviously had a word with Mum about her behaviour. The problem is that this happened before, on several occasions and it’s
Less Ordinary Family
Harriet is a birth mum of two teenage daughters and a fostercarer to a disbled girl called Alice. With her husband, Charlie by her side, they navigate the waters of a less ordinary family lifestyle.
Fostering Blog | Alices Needs
Friday’s Fostering Blog Today we had the LAC (Looked After Child) Review for Alice. These are six monthly reviews held by the local authority and chaired by an IRO (independent reviewing officer) sharing information about Alice’s life over the last
Fostering Blog | Alice was fuming
Wednesday’s Fostering Blog Today has not been a good day. We did not realise when we erected the tent that there was a piece of pole missing. This meant that with the rain over the last few days we have
Emma’s Fostering Days
Emma’s Fostering days blog are by an experienced foster carer who gives you an honest and revealing insight into the ups and downs of foster care. A great resource for other carers and those interested in becoming carers.
Lovely language
Emma’s Fostering Blog. Dinner September – Charlie is 7 and I’m beginning to establish a good routine and boundaries, but I am finding the attention seeking, ‘in your face’ type behaviours difficult to ignore. He is constantly ?dgety and anxious,
Fostering Holiday
Emma’s Fostering Blog Holiday With the New Year comes the thought about holidays. I always make sure I get a letter from the Social worker in plenty of time, arranging permission, getting paperwork signed; obtaining passports and overcoming any legal
Helen's Fostering Journey
Helen is new to Foster Carer. After along time thinking about taking the leap Helen and partner get stuck in with there first placement(s). Insight into their journey.
First Time
Helen’s Fostering Blog First Week Our first week was a busy one, my poor feet never touch the ground. I would go hours without having time to eat and I certainly didn’t sleep very well. Beth was off school sick
Fostering Christmas
Helen’s Fostering Blogs Reflection from last Christmas to this year. Beth and Harry have been living with us for 15 months now and this Christmas marked our second together. Throughout the month of December, I couldn’t help but notice the
