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Children of Foster carers
Children of Foster car
What is Children of Foster Carers Month?
The importance of birth children
The importance of birth children
Meet Kirsten, Scott and Ben who’s family have been sharing their home with foster children for 5 years. They welcomed 2 siblings brothers into their family almost 2 years ago.
October is Children of Foster Carer's month!
October is Children of Foster Carer's month and we want to show our appreciation.
Creating a Welcoming Space for Foster Children
Creating a welcoming space for foster children means making them feel safe, comfortable, and at home. How can you turn a living space into a place where a child, who may never have felt stable before, feels they belong?
Navigating Emotional Challenges in Foster Care
Dealing with the emotional ups and downs of fostering is tricky but important, especially when you think about the specific mental health issues that foster kids usually deal with. A lot of these young ones struggle with ADHD, depression, and anxiety.
Promoting Positive Behavior in Foster Children
Fostering positive behaviour in children within the foster care system presents unique challenges and opportunities. How can stability and security directly influence a child's behaviour for the better?
WELCOME JODIE
Hi all! I previously worked for FFC nearly 10 years ago and then moved away continuing to work as a SSW for a fostering agency.
Dealing with Grief and Loss in Foster Care
Grief and loss deeply affect everyone, but they present unique challenges for children in foster care. This article delves into how these experiences shape their lives and offers guidance for foster carers on providing the support these children need.
Legal Rights and Responsibilities of Foster Carers
Navigating foster care involves more than just compassion. It also requires a solid understanding of the legal rules that guide every decision. In England, foster care laws are in place to protect both the children and the carers. Whether you're an experienced foster carer or thinking about becoming one, knowing your legal rights and responsibilities is crucial.
Preparing for Foster Care Review Boards
Foster care review boards play a crucial role in the lives of foster children and their carers. They evaluate situations and make decisions that can really shape the future of foster arrangements, all while ensuring the best outcomes for the kids involved. If you're curious about how to make a positive impact during this process, you're in the right place.
Facilitating Positive Sibling Relationships in Foster Care
When siblings enter foster care, the ideal scenario is to keep them together, but this isn't always possible. So, what happens when they’re separated? Maintaining these bonds is crucial for the mental and emotional health of children. This introduction dives into the importance of sibling relationships in foster care and explores how they can be nurtured even when circumstances make it tough.
Self-Care Strategies for Foster Carers
Caring for foster children is incredibly rewarding, but it’s also tough. Have you ever thought about how these challenges impact the well-being of foster carers? Recent research shows that many carers experience burnout and secondary traumatic stress, which raises important questions about their mental health and resilience. This article is here to help, offering practical self-care strategies to ensure that carers can continue providing the best care possible—without compromising their own health.
Link in to one of our virtual information sessions this week!
Link in to one of our virtual information sessions this week!
Pros and Cons of Long-term vs Short-term Fostering
Fostering plays a pivotal role in child welfare, offering a temporary haven for children in need while permanent solutions are sought.
5 Tips to Help Foster Children Transition
Welcoming a foster child into your home is a journey filled with unique challenges and profound rewards.
Can you Balance Work and Foster Care?
Balancing a career with the responsibilities of foster care is a journey filled with unique challenges and profound rewards.
Unlocking Potential: The Impact of Professional Development on Foster Carers and Children
Every child deserves a nurturing home, and foster carers play a crucial role in providing that sanctuary.