Fostering Resources, Blogs, News and Advice

Fostering Resources

Fostering Blogs, News and Advice

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How the matching process determines fostering success

June 20 2025

At Fosterplus, the matching process helps children thrive in the right foster families. Learn what makes a great match and why it matters.

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What happens at a fostering panel meeting?

May 21 2025

Attending a fostering panel meeting is a step that every person who becomes a foster parent has to take. But what is the purpose of a fostering panel? Why is it so important – and what happens when it’s over? Let’s take a closer look.

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5 things you should know about fostering

April 2 2025

Fostering is an incredibly rewarding role. Here are 5 things you may not have realised about fostering - shared by foster parents.

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How intrusive is the assessment process in fostering?

March 3 2025

To ensure you're a great fit for fostering, we’ll explore your family history and personal journey. Read on to learn what’s involved in the assessment process.

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What is the real difference between fostering with an agency and the council?

February 3 2025

We explore the differences between fostering with an independent agency and the local authority, to help you determine which option is more suitable for your family.

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What are the Benefits of Fostering?

January 8 2025

As the New Year unfolds, it’s the perfect time to try new things and implement big changes. If you’ve ever thought of helping children in need, there’s no better time to start than now by becoming a foster parent.

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Fosterplus Scotland Awarded Very Good By Care Inspectorate

November 19 2024

Fosterplus Scotland have received a rating of 'Very Good' in their recent Care Inspectorate inspection.

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Popular Show Highlights Real Stories of Foster Families

November 12 2024

Kiri Pritchard-McLean's brand-new comedy show 'Peacock' gives an honest, heart-warming and hilarious look at what it’s like to be a foster parent in the UK. Our foster parent, Sonia, shares all.

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Fosterplus Awarded Certificate of Excellence

November 7 2024

Fosterplus have received an award, in recognition of outstanding commitment to trauma-informed practice.

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Fosterplus Finalists at the Children and Young People Awards 2024

October 23 2024

Fosterplus are proud to be a finalist in two categories at this year's prestigious Children and Young People Awards.

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Fosterplus South Team Delight in their Outstanding Result

September 11 2023

Fosterplus South is celebrating after receiving an ‘Outstanding’ rating following an official inspection from Ofsted. The latest result is a huge achievement for Fosterplus which achieved ‘outstanding’ in all areas.

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Tax Cut for Foster Parents

March 20 2023

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announces an increase in tax relief for foster carers, meaning a greater income for thousands of foster families.

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Case studies

Staying Put: How Aki found a new home and a new life in the UK

June 16 2025

Aki shares his powerful story of fleeing his home country in Africa as a sanctuary-seeking child; adjusting to life with a UK foster family, and his hopes and dreams for the future.

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“Every step forward is a triumph”: Meet award-winning foster carers Christina and Roy

June 2 2025

Read the inspiring story of award-winning foster carers Christina and Roy, who transformed the lives of four siblings through long-term foster care. They share their incredible journey.

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Stavrina's journey through the assessment process and single parent fostering

May 6 2025

Stavrina thought about fostering for several years before making the leap. She shares her journey through the assessment process and fostering as a single carer.

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Fostering without limits: Brandon & Adam's Story

April 10 2025

Young couple Brandon and Adam chose to foster in order to start a family. Read their incredible journey and what life looks like now with their two foster sons.

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“I remember the first moment he called me mum”: Jodie’s story of long term fostering

March 18 2025

From the age of three to sixteen, Steven’s life has been completely transformed by his foster parent, Jodie. She shares her incredible journey - from growing up in a fostering family to witnessing the life-changing impact of long-term foster care.

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“Fostering for us has become a real adventure”: Theresa's Story

February 12 2025

Foster parent, Theresa, offers a glimpse into the adventurous life she’s built with her long term foster son.

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Part of the Polaris Community

We're proud to be part of the Polaris Community, one of the UK’s leading communities of children’s service providers. When you join Fosterplus, you'll benefit from a local, professional team, as well as the wider support and resources from across our community of children's services.

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Reasons to choose Fosterplus...

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Why choose us?

Everything we do is geared towards this idea of continuity, and it’s something that our foster parents experience too – with stable teams and consistent support and training.

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Careful matching

Careful, considered matching is key, and over many years' experience, we've developed an outstanding reputation for quality matching and excellent outcomes for children in care.

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Allowance calculator

You’ll benefit from an attractive fostering payment for when a child is in your care, together with other benefits and rewards. Find out how much you could receive using our allowance calculator.

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