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.
Feeling Better Foster Carers Blog
Funny how quickly we get back to normal. James (name changed) seems to have completely recovered whereas I feel a bit tired and lacking energy. James has got back into his normal routine, up at 7, showers, breakfast, and leaves
Face to Face Fostering Blog
We had a meeting today, as in actual people sitting and talking face to face. What a strange phenomenon that is? It meant I couldn’t sit at my computer screen in a polo shirt and shorts! So I had to
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.
A huge dilemma
August Well this week saw the return of a familiar friend of ours – tonsillitis. Lauren had come back from a day out complaining of a headache, being very over sensitive about everything and generally not feeling too great. During
So today is D-Day
Thursday 14th April So today is D-Day. The Local Education Authority in the area we are moving to, are meeting to decide about Alice’s school place. We have been waiting for nearly four months for our own Local Authority to
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.
Respite
Emma’s Fostering Blog We all know that tiredness and stress can make us grumpy and irritable, no matter how loving and even-tempered we are on a good day. However fostering a child can be very draining and challenging and our
Jack
Emma’s Fostering Blog. Jack It all started with 7 year old Jack smearing, it’s an extremely difficult thing to cope with and very unpleasant to deal with, I remember listening at the beginning of my Fostering career how this challenge
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
