Around this time of year most of us have a bit to time to relax over the festive season which includes tucking into the leftovers and binge watching whatever is on the TV. Maybe you plan to watch reruns of holiday favourites or catch up on all the boxsets that you have missed throughout the…
Whilst it is important to us at UK Fostering that new foster carers are recruited to meet the increasing amount of children needing care and support, we also feel that is it vital that we reach out to those foster carers who are currently considering stopping fostering altogether. It would be such a shame for…
As a foster carer, it is a requirement for you to support the religious and cultural needs of the child that you foster. This gives them an opportunity to learn and understand seasonal traditions and be part of celebrations. Although Christmas is a religious festival for Christians who celebrate the birth of Jesus, in the…
After fighting my way to the office past the Dartford Bridge feeder roads, which are usually clogged with traffic but we are also still recovering from the aftermath of fuel protesters dangling off the bridge like human bunting, I arrive to a full array of enquiries about fostering. Most enquiries come in via social media,…
When we speak to people about becoming foster carers, many have not heard about parent & child fostering, also known as a mother & baby placement (although can be father and baby). Some think it is about providing housing and some support to a struggling parent, but it is so much more. Parent & child…
Here at UK Fostering, we will have Foster Carers and Staff who are of a certain age where menopause is a current or impending thing, and we are very glad to know that there is a day to ‘celebrate’ it! There has been some great coverage of the last year or so to raise awareness…
In all honesty, whenever I think of Black History Month, I always reflect on the history of America such as the Civil rights movement with Martin Luther King, Malcolm X, Rosa Parks and of course the slave trade. It’s all history but let’s be honest it’s American history, and though there are similarities in the…
Mental health is subject that we often talk about, but are we good at making sure that we are looking after ourselves and supporting those around us? We can be better! Continually looking to keep this important subject in our minds, the theme for this year’s World Mental Health Day is Make Mental Health And…
We think of you all year round but this month is time to tell you all out loud! To all of you who are the children of foster carers and sharing your home and parents, thank you 😊 Thank you for accepting new children into your home. We know that sometimes it is not easy,…
Slightly belatedly (Grandparents Day was a few weekends ago!) we are acknowledging the significant input that grandparent figures can have on the lives of young people, either your own or step-grandchildren but also for children in foster care. Thank you Grandparents for all your continued love, support and guidance in all things 😊 However, are…