This article is about empathy and some of the ways you could stimulate its use by children. It is a skill that's often lacking in foster children who have experienced traumatic childhood experiences. If you are involved in foster caring, you've probably come across a child … [Read more...]
How to Choose a Fostering Agency That’s Right for You
If you're an aspiring foster carer or you are interested in fostering children, maybe you're unsure how to choose a fostering agency. There are so many to choose from and several different types, so where should you start? When it comes to how you choose a fostering agency, … [Read more...]
Foster Caring: The Benefits of Making It a Family Affair
Just starting out as a foster carer or fairly new in the world of foster caring? Want to know some of the benefits of involving your whole family in your fostering adventure? If so, you'll find some insights here that can help. Do you take your family for granted? It’s so … [Read more...]
The Benefits of Involving Your Foster Children with Pets
It doesn’t matter how experienced you are at fostering; it often takes time to build trust and gain acceptance from new foster children. Most of us want to make it happen quickly, but it's easier said than done, isn’t it? As a foster carer, have you ever found it difficult … [Read more...]
20 Foster Caring Myths (Dispelled)
Have you got a vague idea at the back of your mind about becoming a foster carer? And when you think about it, do lots of doubts and negative thoughts pop up to distract you from that first, generous impulse? There are a lot of misconceptions about foster care, and you … [Read more...]
