Blogs

Letting dreams set sail

Joe is one of the many teenagers who turned their life around entirely after coming into foster care. He came a long way from not having a dream to now wanting to take on Sir Ben Ainslie, one of his biggest role models.

By karina auer on March 19th, 2019

Relationships with foster carers must not be an afterthought

For four years Kerry* has fostered babies and toddlers with her husband.

By admin on March 12th, 2019

Foster carers' charters - ridding us of the ‘buts' in fostering

BUT - it’s a short word with so much power. It can change the tone of a sentence, a conversation, a meeting. It can suck the wind from your sails. And I’m fed up with hearing it in relation to fostering.

By Kevin Williams on February 26th, 2019

From foster care to university

Dorcas came into foster care when she was 14. Three years later, aged 17, she has received an offer from Oxford University to study law.

By karina auer on February 15th, 2019

The voices of foster carers are being ignored

The role played by foster carers has never been more important.

By Kevin Williams on February 1st, 2019

Overcoming challenges

Naomi Taylor, a creative for brand agency Mr President, came to our attention after being featured in Campaign – a magazine for the advertising and media industry.

By communications on January 25th, 2019

Staying safe online by Cathy Glass

When I fostered fourteen year old Stevie, whose story I tell in Finding Stevie, I had a sharp learning in curve in how to keep young people safe online. I learnt a lot and so did Stevie, unfortunately the hard way.

By Cathy Glass on January 22nd, 2019

Creating change in 2019

Here's the latest news from our campaigns team, including our biggest achievements for 2018 and what's coming up in the year ahead.

By Izzy Roberts on January 16th, 2019

2019 - a year of fundraising

Here at The Fostering Network, we love fundraising! It’s the perfect opportunity to challenge yourself, try something new or take a hobby that little bit further while raising money to support those involved in fostering.

By admin on January 11th, 2019

The difference Staying Put can make - a kinship foster carer's story

Kinship foster carer, Jenny, has overcome every hurdle with her grandchildren and is proud to see them thriving at university.

By Policy and Camp... on December 14th, 2018

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