by julesstanley | Oct 14, 2024 | Hope News
We are delighted to share this poem which is written by one of our young people. S, who is 14, shared this with her SSW, Aston. S has such a talent for writing and we thought this was excellent. We hope you do too! Some cats like growling, And some like to purr, And...
by julesstanley | Oct 1, 2024 | Hope News
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...
by julesstanley | Sep 24, 2024 | Fostering Advice
Today’s theme for Coram Baaf Member’s Week is ‘Staying in touch’ and this is a topic close to our hearts. Creating successful plans to stay in touch, for our young people in foster homes and their families, involves regular and scheduled...
by julesstanley | Sep 23, 2024 | Uncategorized
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...
by julesstanley | Sep 17, 2024 | Fostering Advice
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...
by julesstanley | Sep 3, 2024 | Fostering Advice
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...
by julesstanley | Aug 20, 2024 | Fostering Advice
Some of the most frequent questions we are asked include ‘who can foster’ and ‘can I foster’? We are a diverse and inclusive agency and our foster families come from a variety of ethic groups, cultures and backgrounds. Our non-negotiable...
by julesstanley | Aug 1, 2024 | Hope News
The summer holidays are a busy time for Hope Fostering. We absolutely love to host activities for our young people and families. So far we have been to Red Kangaroo and Nottingham Pride. Our team of family support workers have taken children to Colwick Country Park,...
by julesstanley | Jul 21, 2024 | Hope News
We are really delighted to have joined New Family Social. New Family Social is ‘the UK’s leading network for LGBTQ+ adoptive and foster families’ Here are some key benefits of pur membership: 1. Access to a Supportive Community Hope Fostering Service...
by julesstanley | Jun 25, 2024 | Hope News
In 2023, the Department for Education published that 100,437 children were in the care system. 70% of these young people are living with foster families. The number of children needing a stable home continues to rise year on year – the statistics are shocking. We are...
