by John | Jun 27, 2016 | Uncategorised
4 things to consider when fostering a child while working According to recent figures, the UK needs more than 8,000 foster families to meet the current level of demand. Unfortunately, a common trend is revealing itself. Many potential foster parents are being lost...
by John | Jun 23, 2016 | Uncategorised
[column width=”2/3″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] If you have ever wondered how your involvement in Foster Care can improve the life of children in...
by John | Jun 20, 2016 | Uncategorised
Some Carers got together to use their collective experience to compile this list. Unfortunately – unless you’ve been one yourself – it can be very difficult to imagine yourself in a foster carer’s shoes. Even though every individual case is going to be...
by John | Jun 15, 2016 | Uncategorised
Have you ever thought about fostering? If so, what is holding you back from taking that thought through to reality? For many, it is fear of the unknown. If you are completely new to the concept, the process of getting involved in fostering may seem quite daunting....
by John | May 11, 2016 | Uncategorised
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...
by John | May 6, 2016 | Uncategorised
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...