Fostering Jargon – What does it all mean? Part 2
Entering the world of fostering means that you will start to hear a number of terms and phrases related to the care system and fostering a child. It can be a bit confusing at first, so here’s a quick guide to help you understand. This […]
Fostering Jargon – What does it all mean? Part 1
Entering the world of fostering means that you will start to hear a number of terms and phrases related to the care system and fostering a child. It can be a bit confusing at first, so here’s a quick guide to help you understand. This […]
New Family Social are running the LGBT Adoption & Fostering Week 2014, the idea of the week will dispel myths about Gay fostering and Adoption.
This week is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Adoption and Fostering Week. This week will raise awareness for LGBT foster carers and tackle the stigma
Many Gay people, either single or in a relationship, are put off fostering because they believe that their sexuality will cause their application to be denied.
Fostering is a challenging but rewarding job, and many people wonder if they are eligible to foster a child. We can help you decide if its right for you.
Foster carers and people inquiring about becoming a foster carer often ask whether to use a fostering agency or foster directly with your local authority.
Somebody Else's Child is a campaign being run by the British Association for Adoption and Fostering to raise awareness into fostering and foster care.
Leaving Care process
By the age of 16 a looked after child will have been assigned a leaving care Social Worker responsible for the Pathway Planning process, preparing the young person for moving on from foster care to independent living between the ages of 16 and 18. Young people often have false expectations of living […]
