Recognise the stress of fostering
The end of the year is a time of reflection, so praise yourself for the difference you have made to children’s lives, this year. Opening your hearts and homes to children and young people can impact on you both personally and professionally. Often, without you being fully aware. Maintaining your own emotional wellbeing and energy is […]
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 […]
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 […]
Should I Transfer Fostering Agency? A Deeper Look into South Coast Fostering
When carers ring us about transferring, money usually isn’t the first thing they mention. It’s that they rang someone at nine on a Sunday night and nobody picked up. Money matters too, and there’s no reason to be coy about that. So here’s an honest look at when transferring is worth considering, and what actually […]