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January 12 2025 12:00
Latest blogs
Discover the causes of sibling jealousy and learn how to ensure every child in your home feels cherished, valued, and loved. Support your children through changes in family dynamics, reassuring them that your love remains unchanged, even with the addition of a new sibling.
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December 10 2024 12:00
Many children in care have siblings. These connections provide stability, comfort and security when children move into care. But what happens when siblings are separated? In this article, we look at the effects of separating siblings in foster care.
November 25 2024 12:00
As the festive season approaches, our foster carers share their tips on how to make a foster child feel special and part of the family at Christmas.
November 14 2024 12:00
Fostering is rewarding but comes with its challenges. The right agency will support you with guidance from a dedicated team. No matter your experience, it’s worth reflecting on your journey to see if another agency could better meet your needs. Here are some signs it may be time to consider switching.
October 22 2024 12:00
Family hub
Deciding to foster is a life-changing journey for your entire family. This blog explores how to assess your child's readiness for fostering, the benefits of fostering as a family, and practical tips for a smooth transition.
October 1 2024 10:00
Let’s reflect upon some of the amazing personality traits which make a great foster parent.
September 30 2024 12:00
Let’s explore 5 reasons why working alongside fostering might be the right choice for you and your fostering family.
September 11 2024 12:00
You may still foster with a criminal conviction, but serious offences like violent, sexual crimes or those against children will disqualify you.
September 2 2024 12:00
Children in care often face extra challenges returning to school due to past upheaval and instability in their lives. Foster parent, Caroline, shares her best advice.
August 28 2024 12:00
Read some advice from our foster carers on how to prepare for the arrival of your first foster child.
July 9 2024 12:00
While we encourage foster parents to be open to all kinds of fostering, it’s natural that certain types will appeal to you more than others.
June 12 2024 12:00
News
Five lucky children from our North West team had an unforgettable day swimming with Olympic gold medalist Becky Adlington and seeing all her medals.
June 1 2024 12:00
To celebrate Pride, we’re highlighting the invaluable role which our LGBTQIA+ foster parents play in changing the lives of young people across the UK.
May 22 2024 12:00
Our Yorkshire fostering team have received their third ‘Outstanding’ rating following an official inspection from Ofsted earlier this year.
May 8 2024 12:00
Fostering is rewarding, but it comes with unique challenges that require prioritising your mental health. So, here is a guide to taking care of your mental health as a foster parent.
April 10 2024 12:00
In our latest blog, we answer some of the most frequently asked questions we're asked about taking a foster child on holiday.
March 15 2024 9:00
We’ve put together some information about mortgages for foster carers if you are a renter wanting to buy your first property.
February 29 2024 12:00
Discover how fostering allowances work, plus tax, benefits, pensions, and more.
January 1 2024 8:00
Discover compelling reasons to foster a child in our latest blog. Learn how you can make a meaningful impact on a child's life.
December 20 2023 9:00
We look at ways to support the child in your care at Christmas, so you can all enjoy the magic of the season together.
November 22 2023 12:00
Whether you're already a foster parent or are considering becoming one, being in control of your finances will help you make the most out of fostering. You'll also be able to plan for the future while giving the child in your care new experiences and opportunities.
October 25 2023 9:00
Discover six therapeutic activities you can use to help the child in your care express their feelings of anger while developing their emotional regulation skills too.
October 12 2023 12:00
Learn about "remote exposure" and how war can indirectly affect young people in care. Plus, how to talk to children about war and conflict.
September 11 2023 12:00
As a new foster parent, you might wonder how to make the bedroom good enough. Use the ideas listed below to ensure your first foster child enjoys their new room.
August 16 2023 12:00
Why does the matching process matter so much in foster care? There are numerous compelling reasons, and we're here to share them with you. Keep reading to find out.
July 12 2023 8:00
If a young person in your care is taking exams this year, then here are some practical ways that you can support them.
June 1 2023 12:00
Creating a space where children and teenagers feel safe to explore their sexuality and gender identity is vital for their long-term mental wellbeing.
May 15 2023 8:00
During Foster Care Fortnight, we celebrate the incredible efforts of foster parents throughout the UK. Now, more than ever, we need more amazing foster families to make a difference. Are you ready to explore the possibility of fostering?
May 2 2023 12:00
Are you and your family considering fostering, but worried about how it might impact your lives? Take a look at some of the ways that your family might change now that it has taken on this new role.
May 1 2023 12:00
Consider these activities to engage your biological children while preparing to bring a foster child into your household.
April 25 2023 12:00
Our Southern Counties' fostering team has received an Ofsted 'Outstanding' in all areas for the second time in a row.
April 25 2023 6:00
We look at some flexible ideas for things you can encourage teens to do, or do with them as a foster family, to help them develop positive self-esteem
April 17 2023 12:00
If you are single but still want to make a life-changing difference to a young person, then a career in fostering may be the perfect role for you.
There are lots of things you can do to help your parents to make that child feel welcome. Here are a few...
April 1 2023 12:00
We look at how you as a single person can become a foster parent, and what to expect from the process around it.
March 28 2023 12:00
Fostering an autistic child can be a truly life-changing experience, for both the child and the foster family
March 27 2023 12:00
Fostering as a birth child means growing up in a household where your parents are foster carers and you share your home with foster children.
March 16 2023 12:00
New foster parent tax relief rates have recently been announced by the government. Here's how they might affect you...
March 1 2023 12:00
As a foster parent, you may be wondering the best way to navigate Mother's Day or Father's Day -especially if it’s your first year with a child or young person in your care.
February 13 2023 12:00
Check out our money-saving tips that will help you save where you can and make your money go further.
February 5 2023 8:00
The internet is a great tool but it does need your help to make it a safe place for children and young people.
February 1 2023 12:00
Our North West fostering team has been awarded 'Outstanding' in their latest Ofsted inspections - they've now been Ofsted 'Oustanding' for almost a decade!
January 8 2023 8:00
Check out these fantastic life lessons that your children could learn through your decision to become a foster family.
December 27 2022 12:00
Before you choose a New Year's Resolution like finding a new hobby or improving your health, why not consider making a New Year’s Resolution that will help others and change lives?
December 9 2022 7:00
As a foster parent, it’s up to you to make this winter celebration magical for the children in your care. Here are nine tips for your first Christmas with a foster child.
November 24 2022 8:00
Christmas is coming up and you want to get it right with your foster child, you should first understand these five ways Christmas might be different for them.
November 10 2022 8:00
Forget talking animals and dancing snowmen – this year’s John Lewis Christmas advert is about as real as it gets. Raising awareness for the hundreds of thousands of children in care in the UK.
November 7 2022 11:00
Wondering how to connect with a child in your foster family? Here are six tips for building the connection that is so essential in foster families.
November 3 2022 8:00
If you’re considering fostering, there are many reasons you should. If you need any more convincing, take a look at these ten reasons why you should foster a child.
October 17 2022 10:00
If you are interested in becoming a foster parent, then picking the right fostering agency is important. But how do you choose a fostering agency that is right for you?
October 3 2022 12:00
One of our children has cut off her long hair and donated it to The Little Princess Trust, raising over £500 for the charity.
October 3 2022 11:00
If you’re on the fence about whether to foster single children or siblings, find out why keeping siblings together is so important and why it's so rewarding.
September 27 2022 12:00
A young person in our care submitted a beautiful poem for our writing competition, thanking his foster parents for everything they do for him.
September 9 2022 11:00
There are loads you'll have when thinking about fostering, we have popped together the top ten questions that you should ask when caring for a new foster child.
August 23 2022 12:00
We asked some of our children to think about the things they would tell their younger selves when they first arrived in foster care. Here's what they shared...
August 1 2022 8:33
Welcoming your first foster child into the home is extremely exciting but also potentially very nerve-wracking.
June 23 2022 8:00
Fostering while you have birth children might concern you. Hopefully, the answers to these frequently asked questions will put your mind at ease.
June 9 2022 8:00
Fostering is a caring and wonderful pursuit. You need both spouses on board, though, so here’s how to tell your spouse you want to foster.
June 2 2022 8:00
Olympic Hockey star Ayeisha McFerran opens up about her childhood in foster care and hopes that the support she has received throughout her life inspires others to get into fostering.
May 27 2022 12:00
We're on a myth-busting mission to dispel some of the commonly held myths surrounding fostering in a bid to encourage more people to consider fostering.
May 19 2022 8:00
Having a foster child is a fantastic experience. So, how do you make your foster child’s birthday special? Read on for some tips.
April 22 2022 9:00
As part of National Pet Month 2022, a Yorkshire based foster child has spoken out about the benefits their furry friend brings to their life.
April 4 2022 8:00
Many foster carers wonder whether they can use their foster income for a mortgage. Foster carers should have no problem getting on the property ladder.
October 22 2021 12:00
As part of Sons and Daughters month, our Yorkshire team thanks the birth children of our foster parents for the important role they play within a fostering family.
June 21 2020 12:00
Our Southern Counties team announces charity partnership with the education charity, Award Scheme Development Accreditation Network (ASDAN) to improve the lives of children and young people in care.
April 6 2020 12:00
We're still recruiting foster parents during these challenging times and are now undertaking virtual fostering assessments and training.
January 31 2020 12:00
Our Yorkshire team is celebrating after receiving its second consecutive Outstanding Ofsted report since 2016.
November 22 2019 12:00
Our Milton Keynes team took on the impressive challenge of a 12-hour cyclathon and raised more than £560 for Children in Need.
September 25 2019 12:00
Fostering when you have a child of your own living at home can be an enriching and rewarding experience that your whole family benefits from.
August 23 2019 12:00
Our Southern Counties team attended Brighton Pride to encourage others within the LGBTQ+ community to consider fostering.
June 25 2019 12:00
Our North West office is celebrating after receiving a second consecutive 'Outstanding' Ofsted report since 2015.
March 27 2019 12:00
We’re proud to announce that our Southern Counties team have been rated as ‘Outstanding’ following an official inspection from Ofsted.
December 20 2018 12:00
We've been busy gathering food donations over the festive period to donate to food banks up and down the country, including the Trussell Trust.
December 13 2018 12:00
Christmas can provide many opportunities for our children and young people to practice the skills they have been learning at school.
December 6 2018 12:00
Many of the children and young people coming into care suffer from severe emotional delays, often due to their past experience of neglect and abuse.
October 15 2018 12:00
A team of daredevil staff and young people from our Southern Counties team took part in a charity abseil recently at Blackland Farm in East Grinstead.
October 4 2018 12:00
As National Poetry Day began to approach we launched a poetry competition for all of our foster children and birth children to take part in.
June 19 2018 12:00
We’re encouraging children to grow and cook with their own fruit and vegetables with our Summer Kitchen Project.
April 10 2018 12:00
Today, we are proudly supporting National Siblings Day – a day to mark and honour the lifelong bonds between brothers and sisters.
April 4 2018 12:00
Our foster carers share their thoughts on the most important things you should do on the first day with a foster child to help them settle.
March 28 2018 12:00
Our foster carers share some invaluable advice on how to support your own children when you're new to fostering.
June 20 2017 12:00
We recently held our annual celebration of our wonderful birth children – our way of saying thank you to them for opening their hearts and homes to our foster children.
May 27 2017 12:00
As part of the Fostering Network’s national Foster Care Fortnight campaign, our team at Three Shires attended a special celebration lunch in Milton Keynes.
May 8 2017 12:00
Being a foster carer is a career like no other and makes such a difference to the lives of many children.
March 6 2017 12:00
Our London and Essex team recently held a CV Writing and Interview Skills Workshop to support young people with applying for jobs and apprenticeships.
October 7 2016 12:00
We asked our sons and daughters what fostering is like for them - discover their poems and drawings about fostering.
June 16 2016 12:00
A fun-filled time was had by all at our Fostering Weekend as we took to the forest to celebrate our wonderful fostering sons and daughters.
January 8 2016 12:00
It's hugely important that children in care experience a stable family home environment that remains consistent in their often turbulent early lives.
October 5 2015 12:00
In this blog post, we explain the differences between long term and short term fostering and how each may affect your family.
