When 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?
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Since 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?
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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.
If 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.
Foster 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.
You 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.
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As 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.
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.