I don’t know a lot about fostering. I have never been in foster care, and I don’t think anyone I know has ever been in foster care. What I do know is that the opportunities that long and short term care foster carers provide can make a world of difference to children who find themselves in need.
UK Fostering are calling out as they are desperate for more carers to take on the role of foster carer as there are sadly just too many children who need somewhere to stay and someone to care.
Fostering can work in a variety of different ways, from short term care to longer placements and the reasons for someone in need requiring somewhere safe to stay can vary wildly. I could list examples but what I’d rather do is give you information from UK Fostering which better explains the process and urge you to consider whether fostering is for you.
If you can help you could make a significant difference to a vulnerable child who just needs someone to reach out to them.
For more information on what UK Fostering do and how the whole process works please visit the website.
Thanks x
I have a friend who is a foster parent (I can’t foster here in the UK because I am not going to be here long term) and it is one of the most challenging and rewarding things that you could possibly do. You have to keep in mind some of the horrible things that these children have seen/had done to them. They can be a challenge, but when you see them go from scared/aggressive/challenging to excelling and acting like a “normal” child, it’s so worth it.
I am actually thinking about fostering when we move back to the USA. All kids need a chance to have a childhood.
I’d love to become a Foster Carer but we just don’t have the available space. My Aunt and Uncle foster and do an amazing job xx