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If you’re thinking about fostering in the UK, one of the first practical questions is: how long will it take from my first enquiry to approval—and...
The fostering landscape in the UK is shifting fast in 2025. Amid a well-documented shortage of foster carers, policymakers have pressed ahead with Regional Recruitment Support...
Becoming or transferring as a foster carer with an Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) is exciting—but it’s also a contractual relationship with real terms, conditions and financial...
Thinking about saying yes (or no) to a placement can feel like the biggest decision you’ll make as a foster carer. The good news is that...
A strong Safer Caring Policy is one of the most practical tools a foster household can have. It sets out how your home runs day-to-day, how...
Updated for the current rules in England (September 2025). Always check your own award letter and speak to a benefits adviser if anything on your claim...
Fostering comes with a lot of additional journeys, from school runs and contact sessions to late-notice health appointments. Add in family holidays and day trips and...
A safer caring policy isn’t meant to sit in a folder or tick a box. It’s the playbook that helps a fostering household balance warmth with...
If you’re a foster carer (or thinking about becoming one), it’s completely normal to wonder how fostering interacts with Universal Credit (UC) and other benefits. The...
Getting the finances right around transport, mileage and holiday payments can make a real difference to your fostering household. Most fostering services want you to be...