Taking care of your wellbeing
As a foster carer, you do such incredibly important and demanding work, therefore it is vital that you take care of your wellbeing. Thinking about your self-care, isn’t a luxury – it’s essential. Foster carers create safe, stable, and healing environments, which is fundamental to helping fostered children recover, grow, and thrive. It’s so important that […]
Online safety
NSPCC Learning has published a news story about the launch of Childline’s ‘Where We Stand’ videos. ‘Where We Stand’ is a four-part YouTube series showing how Childline can help young people navigate the online world. Influencers predict what teenagers really think about online life, covering issues such as AI, screen time and online safety. Professionals […]
A Child’s Life Online
Foster carers play a vital and increasingly complex role in supporting children to navigate their online lives safely. Especially as the digital world is constantly changing. New apps, games and platforms emerge rapidly, and the risks associated with online activity can feel worrying and difficult to keep up with. For children in care, who may […]
Impact of Allegations
There can be nothing more stressful, upsetting and worrying for a foster carer than when told an allegation has been made against them. It can cause distress for the carer, the family and the children and the young people in placement. However, in fostering it is important that all allegations are addressed properly. We understand […]
Asking for Help
Asking for help is crucial for foster carers to ensure the well-being of both themselves and the children in their care. Fostering is a demanding, 24/7 role that often involves caring for children with traumatic backgrounds. Seeking support helps prevent burnout – a major factor in why 60% of carers have considered resigning – and ensures […]
How to ensure your case recording is child-focused Community Care : 21 May 2026 Sophie Baker
As her husband contemplates accessing his care records, social work trainer and consultant Sophie Baker discusses how practitioners can ensure children reading their files later in life will find their story recorded with clarity and care For some years now, my husband has been thinking about accessing his social care records.The files were written more […]
I’m single, what if I meet the right person whilst a foster carer?
Kerry, a Hertfordshire-based foster carer, shares her experience of fostering as a single parent. As often happens, Kerry met Ian when she least expected it. Kerry’s story is not unique. At Fostering Hearts, we welcome foster carers from diverse backgrounds and family setups. Fostering is not limited to one stereotypical family type. The fostering assessment […]
Finding your passion for compassion: A foster carer’s journey to fulfilment
Thousands of people in the UK devote their lives to offering a nurturing environment for children and young people in foster care. For many, fostering is more than just a job. It is a calling and a way of life. But how can one embark on a fulfilling career in compassionate care? One Foster Carer’s […]
A day in the life of a foster carer
Hi I’m Agatha, a seasoned foster carer – I’ve been approved for over 15 years now so I think I have a bit of knowledge I can pass one. I am excited to share with you a glimpse into my daily life, providing care and support to children in need. Each day is unique, presenting […]
Pets and fostering children
We often get asked whether someone can foster if they have pets, so we thought we’d ask a few of our carers about the positives and negatives about pets and fostering children. For many children in care, the presence of animals can make all the difference to how quickly and how well they settle into […]