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You've made the decision to open up your home to a foster child, and you've received that phone call to…
As a mentor working with young people aged 10-17, I have found immense fulfillment in guiding and supporting the next…
Foster carers provide temporary care to someone else's child, whilst issues regarding their carer are addressed. For foster carers who…
Trauma and attachment disorders in foster children are an invisible emotional burden, that poses a very real threat to their…
When embarking on the journey of becoming a foster carer, you will no doubt be thinking about how it will…
Running an outstanding fostering agency in South London has its rewards and challenges not least in the environment of children’s…
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…