The best days of my life
Leah shares her story of foster care, being separated from siblings and how her foster carers have supported her.
Fostering at Christmas - stories from our members
For many, Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, with countless celebrations, decorations, good food and, of course, presents!
A great success, but there's so much more to do
Sometimes I think I struggle to feel satisfied. When it comes to issues relating to fostering I always want things to be better. That’s what motivates me in my role at The Fostering Network. Occasionally, however, it’s good to take time to celebrate a success.
The Wexsteen Chronicles
How two care experienced sisters shot for the moon with their very own fashion brand.
Before the first arrival
Are you a newly approved foster carer and waiting for your first arrival? Here are some top tips for you from experienced carers!
Mockingbird: A new way to foster
Mockingbird is an innovative programme for delivering foster care which can bring significant benefits to the lives of fostered children and those who look after them. Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council has been part of the programme since its inception in 2015.
Happy adults - letting go of anger
This is the second blog by author Cathy Glass looking at how anger can impact our lives and the lives of those that we care for. You can read the first blog here.
The children's voice in 'Walking Tall'
Children form part of the steering group of Walking Tall, where their views and experiences are used to guide the project’s development.
Meeting with Children’s Reporter to discuss Children’s Hearings and the role of the foster carer
Foster carer champions are a group of volunteers who provide peer support for foster carers that need extra help or a good listening ear. The champions group meet monthly for training and support from The Fostering Network in Scotland.
Purpose, motivation and care leavers: finding your element through creative arts
Alex Sayers writes about the first year of social enterprise, Element, that runs creative arts projects with young people leaving the care system.