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Opening your home to a child in care is a generous commitment—and a practical one. Before your first placement, your home will be checked for safety,...
Welcoming a child into a loving foster home that also has pets can be a real positive. Animals can offer comfort, routine, and a sense of...
Looking after transport properly is part of keeping children safe and keeping your fostering approval in good standing. This guide explains how car insurance for foster...
Looking after transport properly is part of keeping children safe and keeping your fostering approval in good standing. This guide explains how car insurance for foster...
DBS checks are a core pillar of safer recruitment in fostering. They help services make fair, evidence-based decisions about who can safely care for children and...
Becoming a confident, effective foster carer isn’t about instinct alone—it’s about structured learning, reflective practice, and support that grows with you. In the UK, training begins...
Starting a new placement is a blend of practical tasks and gentle relationship building. The first seven days set the tone for safety, stability and trust,...
Fostering can be deeply rewarding, but no household should shoulder it alone. A strong support network gives you time to rest, think clearly, and keep placements...
Choosing a fostering provider is a big decision. The right match can mean better pay, stronger wrap-around support, and far more stable placements for you and...
Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) can be game-changing for looked-after children (LAC). They formalise the special educational provision a child is legally entitled to, coordinate...
