Black History Month 2024

Black History Month 2024

October marks Black History Month in the UK. It is a time to reflect on the rich contributions of black individuals to our society, and to recognize the importance of diversity in all aspects of life, including the foster care system. We have been researching...
Listening to the child

Listening to the child

This week is ‘Member’s Week’ for Coram Baaf. The theme this year is ‘Listening to the child’ and each day they have a different focus. Today the focus is on ‘Identity’. Exploring and supporting the identity of children and...

The importance of self care as a foster parent

During our NVR training (Non Violent Resistance), there has been a real focus on the importance of self care for our foster parents. We believe that self-care is not a luxury; it’s a necessity. Being a foster parent is an incredibly rewarding experience, but it also...

What is ‘Skills to Foster’?

Once you have applied to be a foster parent, you enter ‘Stage One’ of your assessment. This is where you meet your Form F assessor who will guide you through the entire process. Alongside this, we invite all our applicants to attend the Skills to Foster...