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…
