Foster care is changing fast, and technology is at the heart of that change. From simple email updates to sophisticated digital records, the way carers, children...
Imagine a place where every carer, every child, every local authority officer can see the same up‑to‑date information, where tools help keep children safe online, and...
Foster care used to rely on paper files, telephone calls and face‑to‑face meetings. Over the past decade this picture has shifted dramatically, driven by a range...
If you’re considering fostering and you have a past caution or conviction, the short answer is: it may still be possible. Many people with minor or...
If you’re thinking about fostering—or already approved and weighing your next steps—this year’s Ofsted data offers a clear picture of where need is rising, where pressures...
If you’ve seen ads or social posts inviting you to “Foster with Us”, you’ve already met the new Recruitment Support Hubs—regional “front doors” set up by...
Choosing a fostering agency is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make—right up there with deciding to foster in the first place. If you’ve typed “fostering...
Thinking about fostering in Medway? This quick, practical guide pulls together the current allowance rates, what Medway Council expects from applicants, the step-by-step process, and the...
Thinking about fostering in Richmond upon Thames this year—or already approved with Achieving for Children (AfC)? Here’s a clear, up-to-date breakdown of what you’ll be paid...
Thinking about fostering in Croydon? You’re in one of London’s busiest fostering areas, with strong support from the council, a clear training pathway, and steady demand...