Fostering News, Tips & Insights - Blog
Children and Phones - Smart or not so smart?
Posted 8 October 2024
The friendly glowing screen can offer so much and yet, it isn’t always so friendly. If you have children or young people in your care, is it smart, or not so smart to let them have a smartphone?
Educational support for foster carers
Posted 24 September 2024
In this article, we will be focusing on how Footprints are dedicated to educational support for Foster Carers. This is one of many topics at the heart of the agency.
How to measure a child
Posted 10 September 2024
Standardised assessments go so far, but to really level the playing field for children, maybe we should all commit to finding the right ruler? That way we can measure a child for all they are truly worth.
School Summer Holidays at Footprints
Posted 27 August 2024
As the summer holidays draw to a close, it's time to reflect on a fun-filled six week break from school and start preparing for the beginning of the new term and new school year.
Eat. Sleep. Worry. Repeat.
Posted 13 August 2024
What exactly are our teenagers today worrying about? Would we even understand if they told us? Put down that vinyl/cassette/CD/iPod and let’s see if we can all help break the eat-sleep-worry-repeat youth lifestyle.
Independent Agency or Local Authority?
Posted 23 July 2024
We always suggest exploring all your options before making a commitment and find a fostering service that you feel is right and comfortable for you. Here are some hints on what to consider when choosing your foster care provider.
The Power of Pebbling
Posted 9 July 2024
If you’ve got a teenager in your life, pebbling might just be the way they let you in to theirs, so, are you ready to discover the power of the pebble?
Key Takeaways from our Parent and Child Fostering Mini-Series
Posted 25 June 2024
Our latest article series has touched on the key facts of Parent and Child Foster Care and aimed to provide our readers with all the information needed to make an informed choice on Parent and Child Fostering as a life step.
How does your garden grow?
Posted 11 June 2024
You don’t need an RHS budget to help your foster children to reap the benefits of gardening. Big space, small space, or even a window box – grab your wellies and watch your children grow along with the plants.
Traditional Foster Care vs Parent and Child
Posted 28 May 2024
There are two different types of fostering, and although the process and principles are the same, they both aim to achieve different outcomes.
15 Things to Try in a Cost-of-Living Half Term
Posted 14 May 2024
Half term is approaching and fabulous foster parents up and down the land are trying to figure out how to entertain the family for a week. But how to do this without breaking the bank in a cost-of-living crisis?
What it means to be a Parent and Child Foster Carer
Posted 23 April 2024
Forming parental relationships for some may come as second nature, but for others personal circumstances can make this time for bonding more challenging. Parent and child foster care promotes families remaining together.
Lego, girls and the fight against perfectionism
Posted 9 April 2024
Did you get caught out by an April Fool? If you did, don’t worry, we’re sure you’re not the only one – and nobody’s perfect. In fact, let’s repeat that – nobody is perfect.
Parent and child fostering - The facts
Posted 26 March 2024
When deciding on a new chapter of life and a new direction, it is nice to know the ‘ins and outs’ to help us make informed decisions. In this month's article, we will be giving you all the information you need.
Get on the Same Page
Posted 12 March 2024
With the return of World Book Day last week, read on to discover just how books can help you and any children in your care to get on the same page.
Parent and child fostering
Posted 27 February 2024
Our upcoming articles will be looking at parent and child fostering, looking into what it means to be a carer and how it differs from traditional foster care.
The Voice of Mental Health
Posted 13 February 2024
Children’s mental health awareness has come a massive way in the past decade, but the work isn’t done yet. So, at Footprints we’re encouraging everyone to keep it going.
Starting a New Year with Footprints
Posted 23 January 2024
As we embark on a new chapter beginning the year 2024 at Footprints Foster Care, we reflect on the success of our foster carers and Footprints team and get excited for what is to come in the next 12 months.
New Year's Hesitations?
Posted 9 January 2024
Yes, like it or not, it’s January already – which brings us nicely back to the New Year. Did you set yourself any targets or has your 2024 so far been a story of resolution or hesitation?