Latest News, Blogs & Fostering Stories

Discover our latest news, blogs and stories from some of our foster families and children. Also, discover our fostering guides that explore a range of topics to help foster parents new and experienced.

Latest News

Fostering Stories

Blogs

Fostering Advice & Guides

Fostering 101: The Beginner’s Guide to Fostering a Child

A Complete Guide on How to Transfer Fostering Agency

How to Foster a Child with Trauma

A Foster Parent’s Guide to Complex Trauma in Children

How to Foster a Child with Autism

Autism Support Pack for Foster Parents

Our Fostering Finance Guide tells you everything you need to know about allowances, tax, National Insurance and claiming benefits whilst fostering.

play therapy with a looked after child

Play therapy is an effective form of therapy that could give your foster child new coping mechanisms and a new outlook on life.

We explore practical ways in which you can help a child suffering from trauma feel safe in your care and ways in which you can cultivate a positive and healthy relationship with them.

Join us as we explored more about what causes attachment trauma, the signs, and how you as a foster parent can help children heal and recover.

Gain an understanding of the long-term effects of abuse or neglect specifically for foster children. Learn about the unique challenges that foster children may face and the potential lasting consequences of mistreatment.

non verbal child

How to Communicate with a Non-Verbal Autistic Child

10 Fun Sensory Activities for a Child with Autism

The Benefits of Pets for Autistic Children

The stereotype that autism is more common in boys has long been prevalent, but studies show that autism is underdiagnosed in girls. We will explore how autistic girls present differently than boys.

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