At present in the UK there are 91,000 children in the care of the local authority. Almost 62,000 of these ‘looked after children’ are in foster care and are looked after within a family home. However, the speed at which children and young people are coming into care means that by the end of […]
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 […]