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 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...