Seven Things Foster Carers wish you knew about them

Seven Things Foster Carers wish you knew about them

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...
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...