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.
Old Chestnut Blog
I spoke with James (name changed) about his Mum wanting contact on his birthday and his immediate response was no. Not just a no but a rather fiercely worded no with knobs on. I told him I was in an
Micro Climate Blog
Blogs I spent Friday evening showing James (name changed) details about the Isle of Wight. I also showed him some of the pictures of when I was a kid with my parents on holiday there. We highlighted some places on
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.
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.
Alice’s violin
Monday’s Fostering Blog As we head towards the end of the school term things are starting to get very busy in the calendar. We have two sports days, leavers assemblies and parties, charity coffee morning, awards presentations and music concerts
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.
Fostering presumptions Blog
Emma’s Fostering Blog ‘Never presume.’ Adam had arrived as an emergency from home; he was small for 8 and looked more like 5. After settling in and having a good meal tonight, I ran him a bath and while I
Vulnerable foster children Blog
Emma’s fostering blog Vulnerable. As foster carers we often care for children who are globally delayed, when Sam came she was 7 and unable to do so many things for herself. Sam has had to be shown how to dress
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
