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.
Fostering Positive Enquiry Blog
Fostering Positivity Blog I had a quiet weekend. James (name changed) didn’t though. Mr Sociable was a busy boy and I didn’t really see much of him. On Friday night he went around a mate’s for dinner. The friend was
Ghastly Deeds Blog
Deeds Fostering Blog Back to normality can be a very difficult target for some people and it certainly was for James (name changed). Having spent so many days in the company of Paige he admitted that he was feeling sad
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.
Christmas starts
Saturday’s Fostering Blog Today we went to our first “Christmas” event – it was a Christmas craft fair run by our church at the local village hall. I have to say these events are not really my cup of tea,
Blog Unannounced Visit
Thursday’s Fostering Blog The Unannounced Visit!! Around once a year we get our unannounced visit from Social Services. This is required by Oftsed, as a check up on all foster carers. I am not opposed to the idea itself, its
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.
Burn out
Emma’s fostering blog Burn out. Self-care is just as important as caring for the child because if you burn out that won’t help your child. The FSW must help support you as children in care need extra parenting it’s very
Hannah’s contact
Emma’s fostering blog Contact Contact is stressful for Hannah and each time we get a change of Social worker the parents get up to their old tricks again which impacts on Hannah. Last year contact was for an hour but
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.
Possessions
Helen’s Fostering Blogs Possessions Both Harry and Beth are very protective about all of their possessions and this has not altered at all in the 16 months they have been living with us. When Beth and Harry first came to
Fostering Respite Blog
The Importance of Respite. The need to be you, every now and then. When you are caring for children who have experienced trauma in their lives, at times it can be very demanding and draining. There will be many times
