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Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and their impact on fostered young people
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) refer to traumatic events that occur during childhood. These experiences can include various forms of abuse, neglect, and household dysfunction. Examples of ACEs include physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, physical or emotional neglect, witnessing domestic violence, parental separation, substance misuse within the household, and having a family member with mental illness or imprisoned.
The importance of training for foster parents
Fostering is a rewarding yet challenging vocation. To ensure our foster parents are well-equipped to provide the best care possible, we prioritise a comprehensive training programme. This week, we invited FosterTalk to deliver face-to-face training at our new offices in Bestwood Village.
Pride Month
Young people who identify as LGBTQ+ may face additional challenges when they are fostered. Many have needed new homes due to family rejection, discrimination, or even abuse, related to their sexual orientation or gender identity. They may be at higher risk of experiencing further discrimination unless they are placed within caring, supportive, and understanding foster families.
Stars of CYP Awards 2025
“Marc provided a safe, magical home for two frightened children experiencing care for the first time. His therapeutic, playful approach brought joy and comfort over Christmas, helping them feel seen and understood. Marc supported family reunification with empathy and patience, making a lasting, life-changing impact through his warmth and dedication.”
Foster Care Fortnight – The Power of Relationships
Foster Care Fortnight, with the theme ‘The Power of Relationships,’ takes place from May 12 to May 25, 2025. The campaign highlights the importance of strong, trusting relationships in fostering, whether between foster parents and young people, social workers, fostering communities, or birth families.
Fostering young people with Autism – World Autism Awareness Month
Our foster parents often share that fostering autistic young people can be a deeply rewarding experience, offering the opportunity to support and nurture individuals with unique perspectives and abilities. As an independent fostering agency, we understand the importance of providing tailored care and support to meet the diverse needs of autistic children and young people.
LGBTQ+ Adoption and Fostering Week 2025
Hope Fostering is so proud of the incredible contributions of our LGBTQ+ community in providing loving and stable homes for vulnerable young people. This week is all about raising awareness and celebrating the diversity and strength that LGBTQ+ foster parents bring to our community.
Foster Care Poem
Tender hands provide the
Care,
In moments shared, a bond laid
Bare.
Though night may stretch with endless ache,
The strength within, nothing can break.
Fostering Myths – “I would struggle to give the children back”
We are looking at common fostering misconceptions that may be barriers for people considering becoming a foster parent. Please check out our social media over the next few weeks as we work through some of the most common issues and explain why these ideas shouldn’t hold you back.
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