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.
Gym Foster Care Blog
Blog James (name changed) and I were looking holidays for this summer. I’d love to take him abroad but he doesn’t have a passport and I can’t see his Mum providing the documentation needed to obtain one. So we’ve been
Eyes Rolling Blog
Blog After a busy and rather emotional week I thought we would have a quiet peaceful week, but I was mistaken. James (name changed) had been invited to a party at a friend’s house on Saturday night and James wanted
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.
Birth Children
Emma’s fostering blog. Birth Children After a conversation with my eldest daughter recently, she shared her experiences of us choosing to Foster after she went off to university. Sam wrote- “I had been at university for a year when my
Holiday
Emma’s Fostering Blog. Christmas time At Christmas it’s hard not to be excited with all the festive activities going on around us but it’s not always the same for our Foster Children. Christmas can be a wonderful time for everyone,
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
