Blogs
Emma is a single foster carer from Wales: ‘We've been a fostering family for seven years. My son is nearly 16yrs old and been such a rock over the years!’
By Foster Care Fortnight on June 8th, 2015
The Fostering Network Northern Ireland is extremely proud to be making a huge difference to children by delivering the Fostering Achievement Scheme on behalf of the Health and Social Care Board and the Department of Education for Northern Ireland. This scheme works with foster carers as primary educators to provide educational support and resources to looked after children in foster care.
By Foster Care Fortnight on June 5th, 2015
Lee Pardy-McLaughlin is the principal child and family social worker for Staffordshire, which is one of the fostering services that is part of The Fostering Network’s social pedagogy programme, Head, Heart, Hands. Here he writes about how social pedagogy is changing the way that the fostering service is working.
By Foster Care Fortnight on June 5th, 2015
Dave Kingswood has been fostering with his family for around five years. They live in the west country and foster for Capstone. He works for three days a week for his father-in-law on a lorry, is qualifying for a certificate in theology and is heavily involved in the Head, Heart, Hands programme. He loves spending time with his family, serving in his community and giggling as much as possible.
By Foster Care Fortnight on June 4th, 2015
Foster Care Associations can be the source of great support and encouragement for foster carers. Victoria Lewis and Hayley Sharman, members of Bedfordshire Foster Care Association, share their top tips for a successful association.
By Foster Care Fortnight on June 4th, 2015
Lisa Belletty, programme manager for The Fostering Network's London Fostering Achievement programme, writes about the important role foster carers play in providing educational opportunities - and the importance of superhero capes.
By Foster Care Fortnight on June 4th, 2015
This is the first of two blogs about Lincolnshire Foster Care Association. Jackie is the chair of the association. You can read the second blog here.
By Foster Care Fortnight on June 3rd, 2015
This is the second of two blogs about Lincolnshire Foster Care Association. Lizette is from Lincolnshire County Council's fostering service. You can read the first blog here.
By Foster Care Fortnight on June 3rd, 2015
Nathan is the 19-year-old son of foster carers living in South-West London. Here he tells his story of how his life-long ambition to be a referee has come to fruition.
By Foster Care Fortnight on June 3rd, 2015
A key element of The Fostering Network's social pedagogy programme, Head, Heart, Hands, is building relationships through shared experiences and developing a more sensible approach to risk. Here two young people from Capstone Foster Care talk about the adventurous activities they recently helped organise.
By Foster Care Fortnight on June 3rd, 2015
