by julesstanley | Nov 18, 2024 | Fostering Advice
In recent years, England has seen a troubling decline in the number of foster parents. Ofsted recently released data showing that as the number of young people entering the care system continues to rise, the number of people choosing to foster in England is declining...
by julesstanley | Oct 28, 2024 | Fostering Advice
We recently sat down and had a chat with T & O – two of our foster parents who are currently fostering 4 young people who have travelled to the UK from another country. Fostering unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (UASC) presents unique challenges and rewards....
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,...
