Independent fostering agencies are private organisations that recruit, train, and support foster carers. Foster carers in the UK can register with either a local authority
The main difference between foster and adoption is legal responsibility. The local authority and a child’s birth family have legal responsibility for children in foster
You may be surprised, but a common question we get asked is “Can I foster if I’m single?” The simple answer is YES, single people
For LGBT History month, we thought we’d break down some of the myths surrounding LGBT fostering. Many people rule themselves of fostering because of their
So you’ve packed away those decorations, had a good clean up, and started to think about your new year’s resolutions? “New Year, New You!” It’s
The process of matching children with foster carers is one of the most important aspects of fostering. The matching process involves reviewing information about a
To become a foster parent in the UK, applicants must complete a fostering assessment and meet the selection criteria of the chosen agency. Applicants can
Foster carers come from all walks of life and for many different reasons. Some have seen their own children fly the nest, some have been
A supervising social worker is someone who supervises, develops, and supports foster carers. Foster carers play a crucial role in providing family-based care for young
So, you’ve got two dogs, three cats, a parrot and five chickens. Can you still foster? The short answer is yes, providing your pets are
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