A Fostering Journey 35

People have a strange misconception about being a Foster Carer. What you can and cannot do, the money you earn, how you tell Foster children off and what the children are really like from a behaviour point of view. The expectation, from some, is that the young person...

A Fostering Journey 34

Our Foster Carer life had finally settled down and all four children we were looking after had some quiet and relaxing routine in their lives. There was no contact for any of them and, therefore, no respite for us. We had discussed the possibility of a summer break...

A Fostering Journey 33

So we were now down to no contact for any of our looked after children. That, in itself, wasn’t really a major issue because, as Foster Carers, we were used to young people not always having family contact but these young people had enjoyed contact with family and it...

The Art of Cultivating Resilience in Challenging Times

In life’s grand symphony, trials may brew,Yet resilience, a beacon, shines anew,A melody composed in trials faced, A tapestry of strength, interlaced.Through tempests fierce, and trials untold,Resilience blooms, a spirit bold,It’s not just weathering storms’; strong...

A Fostering Journey 32

It was a normal weekend, the children had contact with their Mum and left on Saturday morning in the cab. We had a nice day taking our other young girl in placement down to the coast for the day. On Sunday we went to the local shops to buy some clothes for all the...
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