At Hope, we’re always looking for ways to further support our foster carers with the best tools and resources. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce that we’ve signed up for the Pink Pearl Parenting Academy, which is ‘an award-winning platform designed specifically for foster parents.’
The Academy was created by two incredible foster carers, Sebastian and Patrick, who truly understand the realities of fostering. Sebastian spent time in foster care as a child and brings lived experience of childhood trauma, alongside 25 years of designing practical, engaging training for large organisations. Patrick adds his expertise from supporting adults with learning disabilities and now fosters alongside Sebastian. Together, they care long-term for three siblings.
Our foster parents now have free access to short, online courses presented in a variety of ways, such as podcasts, picture storybooks, and interactive videos. Examples of covered topics include:
- Managing anger and big emotions
- Understanding shame and trauma
- Handling sibling conflict
- Responding to sexualised behaviour
Just last month, Pink Pearl Parenting Academy won an international award celebrating their innovative and accessible approach to supporting carers. We are so pleased that we are able to share this support with our foster families.
If you’ve ever considered becoming a foster carer, now is the perfect time. At Hope Fostering Services we pride ourselves on supporting our families them every step of the way. We offer personalised 24-7 support, ongoing in person training, support groups, therapeutic counselling, Pink Pearl Parenting Academy and so much more. Our dedicated team of Supervising Social Workers and Family Support Workers truly care.
Contact us today to find out more about fostering with Hope Fostering Services and the incredible support we provide.