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.

Fed and Watered Blog
I have to admit that I am not a fan of this really hot weather and I found out that James (name changed) isn’t either. It’s been a real struggle to sleep the last few days for both of us

Mum Blog
It’s nice to be back to normal after both James (name changed) and yours truly had been suffering from man-flu. James had returned to school and I was catching up with household chores and getting ready for Christmas. James had
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.
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.
Life Skills Blog
Helen’s Fostering Blog Life Skills Looking after yourself helps develop essential life skills. These skills need to be taught at home through experiences and examples set by those around them. Learning kindness, patience, positivity, belie in oneself and others, understanding,
Benefits of Fostering Blog
Helen’s Fostering Blog Fostering – The effect it had on us. Beth and Harry have been living with us for other 18 months now and whilst we often reflect on how far the children have come on, we also have
