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.
Difficult Day – Fostering Blog
Friday’s peace was ruined somewhat by a call from James’ (name changed) social worker. She had an update regarding Mum which wasn’t positive. Mum had, inadvertently or not, taken an overdose and was seriously ill in hospital. A decision was
Zoom Training Foster Carers Blog
Took James (name changed) to football training Tuesday night. He was excited to be back and the other lads and the coaches seemed happy to see him. I decided to hang around and wait for him as this was his
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.
Easter eggs
Tuesday 5th April There are some weeks when all medical appointments for Alice seem to come together! Today we have had to visit the GP surgery, because Alice has had an infection in her urine. Unfortunately her infection seems to
Fostering Blog | Holidays
Thursday’s Fostering Blog We are fast approaching half term. It has been one of those half terms that has felt like it has gone on forever, but now we are approaching the break it somehow seems to have gone fast.
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.
Our First Foster Children
Helen’s Fostering Blog. Last Minute Preparations Before the Children Arrived. When I woke up that morning and I knew my life was about to change, I was also acutely aware that wasn’t just how I would be feeling today. I
First Evening
Helen’s Fostering Blog First Evening Together The two children that arrived on that first day have changed so much in the last 14 months. So much so its hard to think of them as the same children. When they first
