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…
Easter is my favourite time of the year as it welcomes spring, and we say goodbye to the dark cold mornings and nights. It feels like summer is just round the corner. For some people, Easter is an important religious holiday to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ and marking the end of Lent. For…
Today is the start of Foster Care Fortnight 2023, and our UK Fostering Foster Carers continue to share with you some of their fostering experiences. Linda and Nigel, it’s over to you: “Just over 2yrs ago a funny cheeky little boy arrived on our doorstep. He stole our hearts he changed our lives forever. Our…
Foster Care Fortnight is nearly upon us, where we can let you know about the challenging but rewarding role of foster carer. Our UK Fostering Foster Carers would like to share with you some of their fostering experiences, and why they love supporting young people at an often confusing and difficult time in their lives.…
In the run up to Foster Care Fortnight in May, our UK Fostering Foster Carers would like to share with you some of their fostering experiences. Today we hear from Nicola and Kevin: Five years ago we become foster carers with UK Fostering NE, and in these five years we have cared for nineteen children,…
In the run up to Foster Care Fortnight in May, our UK Fostering Foster Carers would like to share with you some of their fostering experiences, and about the support they have received to be able them to fulfil a challenging but rewarding role. Firstly we hear from Myra and Steve: “It was the dream…
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…