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Fostering and adoption are both ways of giving a child a safe and loving home, but they are very different in what they mean legally and...
In recent years, technology has started to shape the daily lives of foster carers and the children they care for in ways that were almost unimaginable...
Technology has become a quiet partner in many aspects of our lives. In foster care, it is quietly changing the way carers connect with children, how...
Foster care is about creating safe, nurturing homes for young people who need support. In recent years, digital technology has moved from being a nice addition...
When most people think about technology, they picture smartphones, cloud services, or the latest social‑media trend. In foster care, technology is doing something a lot more...
If you’re thinking about fostering—or you’ve already started your assessment—Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks are one of the first safeguarding steps. They help agencies and...
Thinking about fostering but worried about age or health? The short answer is encouraging: there’s no absolute “too old” to foster, and the minimum age is...
Thinking about fostering but worried your home might not meet the bedroom rules? You’re not alone—this is one of the most common questions prospective carers ask....
Short answer: yes, you can foster if you rent. You don’t need to own your home to be approved as a foster carer in the UK....
Thinking about fostering in the UK? The Form F assessment is the structured process your assessing social worker follows to understand your life, skills and support...
