If you a regular visitor to our website you may have noticed that I have written a few insights into our role as advisors to people who may be interested in fostering. It is something that I really enjoy doing. I get to speak to so many people from a variety of backgrounds, and hearing…
It is the time of year that we get to celebrate some of the most important supporters of foster carers in their own home – the children of foster carers! We know that sometimes it is not easy to have to share your parents’ time, your toys, and even space in your home, so a…
Stepping out of your comfort zone can be one of the most challenging, yet rewarding, experiences in life. It often means embracing the unknown, facing fears, and growing in ways you never thought possible. Becoming a foster carer is one powerful way to do this – it’s not just about opening your home to a…
You may have had your initial home visit, completed your application form, been waiting for the next step in the process, or already started the assessment process to become a foster carer. Then you get an email through inviting you to attend a Skills To Foster training course at a venue in your area, and…
What is it? Family time arrangements (previously known as family contact) involve the fostered child and their family members. There are different types of family contact: Direct contact – meetings between the child or young person and birth family members or significant others and includes phone calls, texts and emails. These arrangements are typically set…
Our foster carers can be nothing short of amazing. Fostering is not an easy task. Some of our carers have extremely busy households, often with many daily challenges to face while we care for our children and young people. It’s no surprise that the carer logs can feel like an admin task that shouldn’t…
Do you have a large double bedroom or more than one spare room, and are considering fostering siblings? Whilst caring for a sibling group might entail extra responsibilities for carers, it can be immensely beneficial for the children to be able to stay together in one fostering household. At UK Fostering we are always seeking…
We at UK Fostering are looking for warm and caring people who would like to share their homes with children that cannot live at home either for a few weeks, months, or until they are able to live independently. Using your parenting experience or work related skills you can provide a supportive environment for children…
It’s a beautiful sunny morning here at UK Fostering Head Office in Dartford, and we are raring to go! You may have read some of the earlier blogs about the day in the life of a foster carer recruitment officer, and the need for foster carers is as strong as ever, however perhaps it is…
As we celebrate Pride Month, it’s important to highlight the amazing, transformative contributions of the LGBTQ+ community within fostering. Foster carers from diverse backgrounds play an indispensable role in shaping the lives of children in need. Despite the strides we’ve made in inclusivity, there is a lingering misconception that LGBTQ+ individuals and couples cannot become…