This year World Book Day takes place on 3rd March. World Book Day aims to change lives through a love of books and shared reading to ensure that all children can experience the life-changing power of books. Research undertaken by World Book Day shows that reading for pleasure is the single biggest indicator of a child’s future success – more than their family circumstances, their parents’ educational background or their income.
Read MoreMother’s Day (Mothering Sunday) is celebrated in the UK this year on Sunday 14th March. For the majority of families it is a happy occasion to celebrate the matriarchs of your family, however it can also be a tricky time for some. In the modern world with the prevalence of social media, such celebrations and events are becoming more commercialised every year, making Mother’s Day hard to ignore.
Read MoreFor young women and girls in particular, International Women’s Day presents the perfect opportunity to inspire confidence. In a world where Hollywood glamour can often steal the limelight, it can sometimes be hard for young people in Rotherham to feel represented in the media. Below we have listed some inspiring women from the North of England who we think could inspire confidence in our young people in foster care.
Read MoreDespite the ongoing restrictions because of the Covid-19 pandemic, there are still plenty of ways for fostering families in Rotherham to have lots of jolly fun. Get ready to embrace the Christmas spirit with a smile with our favourite fun-filled ideas.
Read MoreNovember 20th is Universal Children’s Day. Universal Children’s Day is celebrated each year, established by the United Nations to promote togetherness, awareness among children worldwide and improving children’s welfare.
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 MoreEach October we join The Fostering Network in recognising, thanking and rewarding birth children and young people for the important role that they play in welcoming fostered children into their families. Here at Fostering Rotherham we’d like to say a huge “THANK YOU!” to all the children of our foster carers as we celebrate the important contributions they make.
Read MoreWe recognise that talking about racism can be difficult and emotive. Here at Fostering Rotherham we are committed to getting better at talking about racism with each other and with our children, and to ensuring that we are doing enough to challenge racism within society. We want all our foster carers to feel supported and able to have discussions around racism with the children and young people in their care. In this blog we offer some suggestions as to how you might approach the topic of racism and we have also included links to websites and useful resources which offer further information and advice.
Read MoreCarers Week this year is 8-14 June, the annual campaign to celebrate, thank and raise awareness for the hard work carers of all kinds do.
Read MoreAs both a parent and a teacher I have had many conversations with worried parents and carers regarding how they will manage homeschooling their children whilst the schools are closed due to coronavirus. I understand that some foster carers may be particularly worried as children in care are particularly sensitive to uncertainty and any changes to their routine. Many children in care have experienced trauma and attachment issues and may be especially vulnerable at this time.
Read MoreIt is important to talk openly to children and reassure them about the changes they are seeing around them due to Coronavirus. Following the school closures, foster children may worry about themselves, their family, and friends getting ill with COVID-19. Children in care are particularly sensitive to uncertainty and any changes to their routine. Many children in care have experienced trauma and attachment issues and may be especially vulnerable at this time. Parents, family members, and other trusted adults play an important role in helping children make sense of what they hear in a way that is honest and accurate, and that minimises anxiety or fear.
Read MoreWorld Book Day seems to get bigger and better each year with children celebrating literature by dressing up as their favourite characters and participating in events all over the globe. We believe that books are an amazing way to develop imagination in young people and as they grow up, many children will relate to characters they read about. Read on for a list of children’s books we think represent diversity in families and cultures.
Read MoreFostering Rotherham are proud to support New Family Social’s LGBT Fostering & Adoption Week, 2nd-8th March. This year the campaign’s theme is ‘Why not you?’, designed to tackle some of the myths that may deter LGBT+ people from fostering and adopting.
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 MoreThis year Children’s Mental Health Week takes place between the 3rd and 9th of February. Set up by children’s mental health charity Place2Be, the week highlights the importance of children’s and young people’s mental health. This year’s theme is “Find your Brave”.
Read MoreEvery child needs care, compassion and safety but some children in particular require some additional care. Foster carers for disabled children offer additional care to children who may have autism, learning difficulties, physical disabilities or medical conditions. There is a growing need for us to find foster homes for children with additional needs. If you are a kind, open-minded and patient person, you may be able to change a child’s life.
Read MoreEvery person who decides to become a foster carer is doing something amazing but no two are the same. There are many different reasons why people decide to foster, just as there are many different reasons foster children are placed into care. Every situation is different and this calls for a flexible approach to fostering to meet the needs of every child.
Read MoreChristmas is a time for families and when you are a fostering family, it can be even more important to find activities that the whole family enjoys. We’ve put together a few suggestions of some Christmassy activities that you and your fostering family might enjoy.
Read MoreFor most families, the Christmas period is a time for fun and socialising, and spending time with friends and family. It is particularly important for foster children to sustain relationships with the people that they care about.
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