What does it mean to foster a child?
At present there are over 9,000 foster carers needed throughout the UK to provide stable family homes for children not able to live with their own families. A significant number of children in the care of the Local Authority live with foster families. Fostering is a way […]
Statistics show that children reach the age of 24 years before they leave the family home and with rising housing costs and fewer employment opportunities many would agree that making you way as an adult is now a much more challenging task!
Consider the prospects for children in the care system, particularly those in foster […]
Many people have preconceived ideas about becoming a foster carer and believe, often wrongly, that they don’t have the skills required to undertake the role. Fostering is definitely a challenging career and isn’t for the faint hearted! You will need deep reserves of patience, understanding and dedication; these will be the most valuable skills […]
Why is it important to choose the right Agency?
Whilst there is a desperate shortage of foster carers throughout the UK, the Government continue to advise those considering becoming a foster carer to approach several agencies before they make their final decision. What is the reason for this?
Well, there are over 700 Independent Fostering Agencies […]
One of the common misconceptions about becoming a foster carer is that there is no financial support available and you are required to fund your foster child’s care yourself. This has led many people to believe that you need to be employed full time to apply to become a Foster carer and that people […]
Anyone who has been approved as a foster Carer will realise that it is a very detailed, time consuming and sometimes intrusive process which can take between 4-6 months. Despite going through this rigorous process, every year there are a number of approved foster carers who decide to move from their current agency or […]
Have you ever wondered whether you ‘have what it takes’ to become a foster carer?
If you have been researching becoming a foster carer you will have probably realised that, although it can be an immensely rewarding career, it is far from an easy option as you will be providing care and support to some […]
New research has shown that the average age to leave the parental home is now 24. However, vulnerable young people in foster care are often moved on from stable placements before the age of 18!
At Fostering Connections we fully support Fostering Networks campaign: ‘Don’t Move Me’, which calls for young people to be allowed […]
Fostering Connections has always been dedicated to busting the myths and misconceptions surrounding applying to become a foster carer and it seems we are not alone is recognising the impact this has on the recruitment of foster carers throughout the county as this BBC News article demonstrates http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-23987900
If you are considering becoming a foster carer […]