What’s the cost of fostering?

What’s the cost of fostering?

According to the Telegraph, the average cost of raising a child per year is £10,917, or £910 per month. However, there are also fluctuations between regions, with London unsurprisingly being the most expensive area. Costs are also thought to depend on the age of the...
What are the benefits of fostering a child?

What are the benefits of fostering a child?

People sometimes focus on the difficulties and issues that young people face in foster care, but what are the benefits of fostering a child? We take a look at some of the most common benefits foster care might bring: How good is fostering? Placing children into a...
Children in fostering, the adults we are preparing

Children in fostering, the adults we are preparing

  Every child deserves the best start in life, yet for many, this is just not possible. When the care system intervenes, it does so for the long term benefit of the child. What effect does foster care in particular, have on the individual? What kind of adults is...

Seven ways to get value out of your spare room in London

According to Zoopla, the most expensive areas of London can command over £2000 per square metre, making the capital city one of the most expensive places to live. With such a hefty price tag on your space, if you are lucky enough to have a spare empty room, why not...