The Christmas period can mean a time of joy and relaxation for those that celebrate it – the exchange of gifts, time away from the workplace, eating and drinking far too much. For some this is just not a realistic picture and memories of past Christmases are not always positive – be it estrangement or…
At UK Fostering we are often asked to help with providing foster homes for children who are needing a safe place during the Christmas and New Year period. It is such an emotional time for a foster child to be away from their families, and foster carers can provide an empathetic, supportive home environment at…
As we come into the festive season you may be full of excitement to be able to celebrate face to face with loved-ones, friends etc., after last year’s damp squib lockdown of a Christmas. I’ve already got the freezer and cupboard filling up with Christmas foods and slowly started my gift buying. Hopefully, this year…
A myth that we often hear is that single people can’t foster. We have many successful foster carers – male and female, gay and straight, and with or without their own birth children etc – who are making a real difference in children’s lives. At UK Fostering, we welcome foster carers from all walks of…