Fostering Resources, Blogs, News and Advice

Fostering Blogs, News and Advice

Helping Children Deal with Bullying and Cyberbullying

November 27 2023

One of the biggest challenges young people face is bullying and cyberbullying. We discuss what this means, how to spot the signs and what to do to support your child.

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Maintaining Your Mental Well-being as a Foster Parent

October 9 2023

Foster parents invest significant time and effort in safeguarding the mental well-being and happiness of the children in their care. However, it's essential to consider: Who is taking care of the foster parents themselves?

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Black History Month 2023

October 6 2023

At Fosterplus, we are celebrating Black History Month. Download useful resources and get involved via our poetry competition.

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How to Help Youth Aging out of Foster Care

September 18 2023

Most young people leave foster care at 18 years old. Unfortunately, a number of foster children are never able to reunite with their families, essentially leaving them alone in the world with little support. How can we help prevent the youth from aging out of the foster care system?

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Meaningful Ways to Use a Spare Room

August 18 2023

Here are five ideas to inspire you to transform your spare room into a purposeful and (potentially) life-changing space.

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Finding Purpose as an Empty Nester

June 7 2023

Finding purpose as an empty nester can be tough, but fear not! There are so many incredible opportunities to fill that empty space in your home when your own children fly the nest.

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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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Edinburgh Rugby Star Delivers Special Gift to Foster Child

March 14 2023

A 13-year-old fan enjoyed a special visit from his favourite player at Edinburgh Rugby Club, after his rugby ball was stolen at school.

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Young Person Raises £240 For Homelessness

December 8 2022

A young person at Fosterplus has taken on a 20 mile cycling challenge to raise money for homelessness charity Social Bite.

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Child in care raises over £1,000 for children’s hospice

June 8 2021

A young person in our care has raised over £1,000 for a children's hospice by cycling over 200km.

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Project Linus share handmade comfort blankets with foster children

Project Linus Provides Comfort Blankets for Children in Care

May 20 2021

Our Milton Keynes fostering team comes together with Project Linus to share handmade comfort blankets with children in care.

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Case studies

"I wasn't ready not to be a mum anymore."

September 19 2023

Alison is a mother and a grandmother. She started her fostering journey in 2017 and has had several young people in her care over the last 6 years.

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“It’s good to know everyone’s culture. If it’s important to the child or their family, then we do what we need to do.”

July 5 2023

Super parents, Maryelen and Billy, share their inspiring story which has led them to foster over 50 children and create a charity close to their hearts.

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“You get to take these children in and give them better hope for the future”

June 15 2023

Foster dad John shares his love for fostering and family life.

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“I kept thinking I’m good at caring for people and I’d love to give a child a loving home”

May 16 2023

As a single woman in her 60s, and with her own children all grown up, Jane now had the time and focus to care for a foster child. She shares her inspiring story.

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“To be a foster carer has been a dream of mine”

March 17 2023

Danielle always wanted to be a foster carer. She shares her first year of fostering this Mother’s Day.

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"Fostering is the best thing that I have ever done”

September 29 2021

Same-sex foster parents, Craig and Byron reflect upon their first year of fostering.

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