Rotherham has a large and vibrant Muslim community within its population, including within our foster carer community. As a foster carer it is not essential that you share the same religion or cultural beliefs as your foster child, but it is of course key that you can meet their needs and that they are made to feel comfortable, safe and secure.
Read MoreIf you are supporting a foster child who has a different religion or cultural beliefs to yours or perhaps you have no religion, but your foster child has a strong faith, the best thing you can do is support them. There are various ways you can do this.
Read MoreCurrent restrictions mean Halloween is looking a little different this year, however there are still plenty of ways for fostering families in Rotherham to enjoy this fun filled season. From dastardly decorations to spooky snacks here are some ideas to help you get into the Halloween spirit!
Fostering is a thrilling experience. Do you have the right magic to make positive differences to the lives of young people? If you’ve ever considered being a foster carer, but had some haunting concerns, this blog is sure to put your mind at ease!
Read MoreWhen children ‘leave the nest’ it can be accompanied by a feeling or sense that there is ‘something’ missing in the home. If you’ve got space in your nest, have you considered fostering?
Read MoreSkills to Foster is run by our experienced social workers who will give you the essential skills to be a brilliant foster carer, and there are also opportunities to speak to our current foster carers who can share their invaluable first-hand experiences with you.
Read MoreSince 1967, on or around Hans Christian Andersen's birthday (2nd April), International Children's Book Day is celebrated to inspire a love of reading and to call attention to children's books. But why is reading so important for foster children?
Read MoreHere at Fostering Rotherham, we are incredibly fortunate to be able to offer all our foster carers and children in care the services of our wonderful in-house Therapeutic Team. Read on to find out about the fantastic support and guidance that our Therapeutic Team have to offer…
Read MoreIf you’re stuck for things to do this February Half Term, here is our quick guide of some of the fantastic activities and days out in and around Rotherham this half term.
Everybody needs a break sometimes and we want to help our amazing Rotherham foster families to get the rest they deserve. We have a number of measures in place to ensure everybody gets the time and support they need, one of these is through the Families Together scheme.
Read MoreYou’re going to be a great foster carer just as you are but if you’re feeling a bit unprepared for your first placement, here are some top tips and advice from our team on how to make your home as welcoming for a new foster child as possible.
Read MoreFoster carers come from all walks of life and no two are the same. There is no set formula for what makes the perfect foster carer and although there are some basic requirements to become a foster carer, your relationship status is not one of them.
The thought of attending a panel can create a vision of being in front of a panel at a job interview and let’s face it, this is not enjoyable for anyone. However, the foster panel is not as scary as it sounds as many of our foster carers will tell you.
Read MoreYou may have seen the word ‘Mockingbird’ pop up when reading about fostering- but what is it? Mockingbird is a model of support system for foster families and it comes in the form of one central ‘Mockingbird hub’, another foster home, which supports six to ten fostering households.
Read MoreAs a foster carer, creating an environment which encourages learning can have a huge positive impact. These are some ways in which you can further support your foster child through their education.
Fostering has incredible, life-changing implications on the foster child, but it will obviously affect your family dynamics too. Fostering a child will affect your family, but maybe not for the reasons you might have considered.
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