Why should I become a foster carer? The answer to that question is different for each person, here we cover some of the main reasons why many people decide to become a foster carer.
It is important that potential foster carers understand the financial benefits and tax allowances available in order to budget for their family’s outgoings. The HMRC has specific tax relief in place for foster carers which consists of three parts.
Read More
We believe that childcare professionals have the patience, understanding and determination to really make a difference to the lives of young people and would make excellent foster carers.
Read More
While the application process remains generally the same, the benefits and support offered by Independent Fostering Agencies and your Local Authority can differ.
Read More
A great foster carer is not always the most qualified or the most experienced. They have qualities that help ensure a foster child or young person enjoys a fulfilling and happy life. We believe these are some of the most important qualities which make a good foster carer.
Read More
Many people would love to welcome a child into their home but they feel that their personal circumstances will not allow them the opportunity to become a foster carer. The truth is our foster carers come from all walks of life and not one size fits all.
Foster carers come from all walks of life, each with different experiences and skills to give. There are many misconceptions about what it means to be a foster carer, here are some of the most common myths about fostering.
Welcoming a foster child into your home is an amazing thing to do but one of the barriers many potential foster carers come across is approaching the subject of fostering with their family, particularly if they already have children.
As Halloween approaches, we are taking a look at some of the fears potential foster carers tell us they have about fostering and letting you know how our amazing team can support you with these concerns.
Initially launched back in 2012, Stoptober runs throughout the whole of October and the annual campaign is designed to help people quit their smoking habit. Smokers join together and pledge to spend the entire October smoke-free, with the ultimate goal of quitting altogether. With Stoptober in mind, we wanted to look at a question we are asked a lot- ‘Can I foster if I smoke?’
There is nothing more rewarding than watching someone you care about succeeding, even more so when you know you played a part in it. Fostering a teenager can be an extremely rewarding experience. Here are three things you may not have considered about fostering teens.
Before your home visit it is always useful to have some questions ready to ask your fostering adviser. You may also want to think about how things in your family and home may change when you become a fostering family. In this article we want to prepare you as best as possible for your home visit so we have broken down some of the key things you may want to have a think about.