Blogs

Denica is a foster carer with Essex County Council, as well as being head of partner and supplier management for Lloyds Banking Group. Here she shares her experience of welcoming the first children into her home as a foster carer.

By Daniel.Sinclairtfn on October 24th, 2016

Throughout Sons and Daughters Month this October we will be hearing from sons and daughters of foster carers as they share their experiences of growing up in a fostering household. In this blog Rebekah writes about how her time as part of a fostering family has shaped her plans for the future.

By media on October 21st, 2016

Connie is one of the young champions from our Fostering Community Champions project in Scotland. Here, as part of Sons and Daughters Month, she writes about her experience of being part of a fostering family.

By Daniel.Sinclairtfn on October 13th, 2016

Earlier this year, I met with the clerk of the Education Committee in England to talk about the current state of foster care and to introduce the idea of an inquiry looking at the issues surrounding the foster care workforce.

By Policy and Campaigns tFN on October 12th, 2016

Throughout Sons and Daughters Month this October we will be hearing from sons and daughters of foster carers as they share their experiences of growing up in a fostering household. In this blog Samantha tells us how she decided to go that extra mile for her fostered siblings and how being part of a fostering family has influenced her outlook on life.

By DavidEggboro on October 12th, 2016

Lucy Stevens is a regular blogger and staff member at Eastern Fostering Services. Lucy has written about her journey from embarking on become a foster carer, through her approval, to her current situation caring for an unaccompanied asylum seeking teenager.

By Lucy Stevens on October 7th, 2016
By DavidEggboro on October 6th, 2016
Ever had the feeling your child doesn’t like you? Don’t worry most parents and carers have at some time. Being disliked by your child is a healthy part of growing up and a sign (believe it or not) of good parenting.
By Cathy Glass on October 4th, 2016
Welcome to another edition of the campaigns blog, with Robert Cann, campaigns officer at The Fostering Network.
By Policy and Campaigns tFN on September 30th, 2016
Cathy Glass shares her thoughts on how you can get involved in fundraising for The Fostering Network - from skydiving to baking to walking.
By Cathy Glass on September 8th, 2016