If you're anything like us, you might have spotted a few Harry Potters, very hungry caterpillars, Big Friendly Giants, and…
Parent and child fostering is a unique type of foster care placement that can have a hugely positive impact on…
THE LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON Croydon is home to a diverse multicultural population which is felt as you navigate your…
The most common reason many people choose to foster is to support vulnerable young people at the time they need…
According to the BBC, the number of children in care is estimated to reach 100,000 by 2025, a rise of…
WHO CAN APPLY TO BECOME A FOSTER PARENT? According to Gov.uk, around three quarters of looked after children live in…
Choosing to become a foster carer is a big decision. It comes with various challenges and responsibilities, but is a…
Everyone has a Story! The fundamentals of how we view, internalise, experience, and respond to the world are embedded in…
Dan Hughes, a Clinical Psychologist, created Dyadic developmental psychotherapy (DDP) as a treatment for families with adopted or fostered childrenwho had…
Parent and Child foster placements are a very special type of fostering placement. The placement provides mum or dad with…
There are so many myths and misconceptions floating around about fostering that at times it can be confusing and can…
What is respite foster care? Whilst a child is in care their foster parents may need to take some valuable…
7th – 13th February We were pleased to learn that this week’s Children’s Mental Wellbeing Week theme was “Growing Together”…
Here is the Ascent Fostering 2021 Round Up. It’s that time of year again, I can’t believe we are already…
GDD (Global Development Delay) is a slower progression of development, usually affecting two or more of the cognitive, social, physical…
Without foster carers we wouldn’t be able to do what we do. They are the backbone to our agency and…
A large majority of children who come into foster care have experienced trauma. Being a foster carer for children who…
New Chapters mark a new beginning, a moment in your life that marks significant change. Every person experiences new chapters…
This year will mark 8 years since Ascent Fostering began and we thought it would be a good idea to…
Many people ask what do you need to become a good foster carer. Do I need a big house? Do…