by John | Apr 5, 2016 | Uncategorised
If you have a spare room, or the kids have flown the nest, you might have considered becoming a foster parent. But what else apart from that space do you need to take on this challenging role? Can anyone do it, or do you need to be a special type of person? From the...
by John | Mar 21, 2016 | Uncategorised
Looking after other people’s children or Fostering is a very worthwhile activity. It can bring many benefits to young people and the families of those who foster. There are many myths that exist though about those people eligible to foster. Here are five that I hope...
by John | Mar 14, 2016 | Uncategorised
As the need for foster placements increases, the amount of independent fostering agencies has grown in response. However, as with all new start-ups, these businesses face challenges which must be addressed to prevent any impact on both foster carers and ultimately the...
by John | Mar 7, 2016 | Uncategorised
An Innovative Budgeting Approach for Young People in care. Sowing the Seeds of Independence early in Fostering The author, John Barnes, is the Commercial Director at Synergy Fostering. With over 20 years experience of managing people and organisations, John...
by John | Mar 3, 2016 | Uncategorised
Is big always better? It can certainly have its advantages but in some circumstances these may not outweigh the disadvantages. It’s like comparing a corner shop to the local supermarket – both offer different aspects of value, which customers react to in a unique way....
