October is Black History Month, and here’s a statistic we’ve been thinking about: 1 in 5 social workers in the UK have Black and/or Caribbean heritage. That’s a huge number…

This week is Dyslexia Awareness Week, and it’s the perfect moment to talk about something that touches more families than you might think. Around 1 in 10 people in the…

If you’ve ever wondered whether fostering might be for you, there’s never been a better time to find out more. The government has been reviewing the national standards that shape…

The new school term is here, and while it’s an exciting fresh start for many children, it can bring a very different mix of feelings for children in foster care.…

With temperatures soaring past 30°C across the UK, keeping children entertained during the summer school holidays takes on a whole new challenge. When it is baking hot outside, traditional summer…

If you have been keeping an eye on the news lately, you might have heard that some big changes are coming to child protection and social care across the UK.…

Making the decision to become a foster carer is a huge milestone, and it’s completely natural that your first thoughts are with your own family. You want to be absolutely…

A mobile phone is a huge part of a young person’s life. It is how they chat with friends, listen to music, and feel connected. For children in foster care,…

When people think about becoming a foster carer, they often run through a mental checklist of what they think a foster agency is looking for. A common misconception is that…

Fostering is a labour of love, but it also has to work financially for your family. This year there are lots of discussions about making sure foster carers across the…