Blogs

Mrs Caregiver's fostering adventures episode 2: Jack's first hours

In this fictional account, follow the Caregivers as they navigate the ups and downs of foster care, chronicling a journey full of surprises as they come to terms with their new role.

By N B Lakhani on July 13th, 2018

The awesome foursome's longest day golfing challenge

The novelist Harry Leon Wilson once wrote, 'Golf has too much walking to be a good game, and just enough game to spoil a good walk.'

By Daniel.Sinclairtfn on July 12th, 2018

Views from a social worker

Jacqueline Heaney, careleaver-turned-social worker, gives us some valuable insights into the world of fostering and what we can do to improve the experience for everyone involved.

By N B Lakhani on July 5th, 2018

Clear skies and a bright future for fostering

On a glorious Saturday morning in June, Philip Jacob, funding and development manager at The Fostering Network, joined a happy throng of around 180 of our members, supporters, staff, friends, and family, all gathered to celebrate our fifth Foster Walk London.

By N B Lakhani on July 5th, 2018

'Step Up Step Down': Incredible parents at Incredible Years!

Step Up Step Down is The Fostering Network’s programme to help prevent children who are on the periphery of the care system in Northern Ireland from being taken into care, and instead supporting them to stay within their own homes.

By N B Lakhani on July 2nd, 2018

Catching up with our young champions - part three

In the final instalment of our young champions blog, we hear from Amy and Lauren.

By N B Lakhani on June 18th, 2018

Mrs Caregiver's fostering adventures episode 1 - Before the arrival

Mrs Caregiver is a former nursery school teacher who lives with her husband and two sons.

By N B Lakhani on June 14th, 2018

Walking Tall workshops: a summary

Our series of Walking Tall workshops has now concluded, and we are delighted to report that it has been an absolutely informative, invaluable, and fun experience.

By N B Lakhani on June 7th, 2018

A leap of faith

When fostering a child who is of a different faith to you, the learning curve is steep and broad. There are all sorts of requirements that will need careful thought and consideration.

By Lucy Stevens on June 4th, 2018

When is enough, actually enough?

Are you ready to stop fostering, or have you considered stopping fostering in the past few months? I really do hope not but, it happens. Foster carers, for all sorts of reasons, sometimes decide to stop fostering and move on to other ‘adventures’.

By Michelle.Galbraith on June 4th, 2018

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