Defining “normal” is a difficult task for anyone. For the Sullivans, “normal” means fostering children with disabilities. The Sullivan family has been fostering children with disabilities for over 5 years now, and they love every minute of it. “Disability fostering is something that is so close to our hearts,” says Mrs. Sullivan. “We feel like …
The cost of raising a child is always a hot topic, with people often debating how much money should be given to parents to help with the expenses. The amount of money you receive from the government in the form of a fostering allowance can vary greatly depending on many factors. In this blog, we’ll …
Fostering Allowance: How Much Money Will I Receive Read More »
It can be difficult to think about all of the children in the world who don’t have a family to call their own. There are an estimated 153 million orphans globally, and while many of them are able to find homes in orphanages or with foster families, there are still far too many who go …
Are you considering becoming a foster parent? The process of becoming a foster parent can seem daunting, but we’re here to help. In this post, we’ll walk you through the fostering recruitment process step by step. By the end, you’ll be ready to start your journey as a foster parent! The Fostering Recruitment Process The …
The Fostering Recruitment Process: A How-To Guide Read More »
According to the BBC, there are approximately 70,000 children in care in the UK, and of those, around 4,000 are in need of a foster home. However, there are only around 1,800 foster carers available to provide them with a safe and loving home. This means that there are not enough foster carers to go …
Why there’s a national shortage of foster carers — and how you can help Read More »
Are you considering becoming a foster carer? There are many children in the foster care system who need a loving and supportive home. If you have a passion for helping children and families, then foster care may be the right path for you. Becoming a foster carer is a big decision. There are many things …
Parenting is one of the most fulfilling jobs a person will ever have. As a parent, you have the possibility to help mould a human being into a person who can do anything. It is a weighty responsibility, however, you don’t have to go it alone. Here’s some guidance from other moms and dads to …
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Recently the Government made an announcement about a bundle of support in England for vulnerable households. Fostering Recruitment invites the additional ₤ 302 million to develop brand-new Family Hubs in England and advises those local authorities carrying out the Hubs to ensure that they supply early intervention to those kids in foster care who require …
Funding announced for vulnerable families in England needs to go further Read More »
While we welcome the broad nature of the Review and its concentration on supporting and keeping relationships for kids in care, little is discussed in the event for Change on how to improve foster care particularly. We, therefore, had a lot to say in our action Read our response. We ensured our response shows the …
A Case for Change for foster care – improvements that need to be made Read More »
As the 4th edition of our State of the Country report is launched, I have been reflecting on its’ findings for 2021, and what they inform us about the method foster care is viewed within the children’s social care sector as a whole. It has been a week for sombre reflection as we have actually …
The time to act is now, or we risk failing our children and young people completely Read More »
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