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What “UASC” Means—and What the Law Requires Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (UASC) are young people under 18 who arrive in the UK without a parent or legal...
Children who come into care often carry invisible luggage—loss, fear, disrupted attachments, and experiences that have shaped how safe the world feels. Therapeutic fostering is about...
Choosing the right type of fostering is as much about your family’s strengths and lifestyle as it is about the needs of children in care. While...
Becoming a parent & child (often called “mother & baby”) foster carer is a uniquely skilled role. You’re supporting an infant and coaching the parent—usually under...
Short answer: yes—single people do foster, and thousands do it brilliantly. In England, the legal minimum age to apply is 18 (most services prefer 21+), there’s...
Thinking about fostering and wondering whether your home is “good enough”? You don’t need a show home. Approval teams are looking for a safe, suitable environment...
Thinking about fostering and confused by the choice between your local authority (LA) and an independent fostering agency (IFA)? You’re not alone. Both routes approve foster...
What Qualifying Care Relief (QCR) actually is The idea in plain English Qualifying Care Relief is a special tax scheme that recognises the unique costs of...
Thinking about fostering is exciting—and a little daunting. The Form F assessment is where your story, skills and home life are brought together to decide whether...
Thinking about fostering? Brilliant. England urgently needs more people who can offer safety, stability and everyday family life to children. This guide walks you through the...
