Fostering News, Tips & Insights - 2023
Foster Care Through the Festivities
Posted 19 December 2023
It's that time of year again where the festivities begin to build in preparation for Christmas and the New Year. Thanks to the thousands of foster care families across the country, many children have a festive time of year in a warm and welcoming family.
How to Save a Foster Carer at Christmas
Posted 12 December 2023
Foster care can be busy, brilliant and stressful at Christmas. Sometimes all at once. At Footprints we’re committed to helping these awesome heroes, but even we can’t do it alone.
Parent and Child Foster Placements
Posted 28 November 2023
In our previous articles over the last nine months, we have covered fostering children and how to overcome the challenges and gain from the positives. Now to take a different angle.
6 Steps to Beat S.A.D
Posted 14 November 2023
Just like our comic book heroes, we know foster carers can have weaknesses – and one common threat is about to hit. Winter’s coming.
Why Footprints?
Posted 24 October 2023
In this article, we would like to pay tribute to some of the fantastic extracts from the carers at Footprints Foster Care, advocating why Footprints is the right decision when selecting a fostering agency.
Talk your way to better Mental Health
Posted 10 October 2023
In a post-lockdown era, we’re thankfully more aware of our mental health than ever, but equally the country is seeing a constant demand for related services. So, what are we going to do?
Fostering brings together people from all walks of life
Posted 26 September 2023
Fostering children and young people is already very diverse. What we find is that those that come into the care system are within a diverse pool of people from all different walks of life, races, religion, and ethnicities.
Beat the Back to School Blues
Posted 12 September 2023
Many children thrive on routine, but the jump back from holiday freedom to classroom formality can still be a daunting time. Fear not though, we’re here to help you and your children beat those back to school blues.
Fostering like a Lioness
Posted 24 August 2023
We’re sure you’ll agree, England’s Lionesses did us proud at the Women’s World Cup. Did you know though, that they’ve been helping to inspire foster carers too?
Becoming a Foster Carer
Posted 8 August 2023
This series aims to answer some common questions about fostering and gives you a guide from personal carer extracts to what fostering with us can provide.
Meeting your goals with Footprints
Posted 18 July 2023
Our goal at Footprints Foster Care is to keep providing foster carers with the best support and training, while also helping to prevent the national shortage.
Grow Outdoors
Posted 11 July 2023
From big plots to pot plants, let us explain why you should get gardening this summer and grow outdoors.
The Footprints Fostering Community – Support Network
Posted 20 June 2023
A strong support network can help an individual to achieve their goals, when stepping into a role as a Foster Carer, there is a significant transition in life to becoming a carer by profession.
On your marks...
Posted 13 June 2023
Why the debate about competition for children? What can we do to help an overly competitive or competition-averse child? Grab your sunhat and join us as we investigate.
The Footprints Fostering Community – A Strong Support Network
Posted 16 May 2023
We strive to empower everyone within our community, with a voice that is heard and feelings that are supported. We would love to welcome you into our community.
Power, privilege and patience
Posted 9 May 2023
Three words recently spoken about King Charles have resonated with us. We know these attributes can apply to foster carers, social workers and His Majesty alike. But how?
The Inspiration to Care
Posted 18 April 2023
Have you ever thought of what your inspiration is or what inspires you to do certain things or act in a certain way?
Spring Forward
Posted 11 April 2023
BST telegraphs the arrival of longer, lighter days and those happy feelings associated with the glorious season of spring. Those BST joys aren’t just for adults either.
The Highs and Lows of Fostering
Posted 21 March 2023
If you are up for a new challenge, fostering could be your next step, but remember it does not always going swimmingly, but it does promise rewards.
Women who changed the Fostering World
Posted 14 March 2023
With March being Women’s History Month, we thought we’d take a look at some of the amazing ladies who have made a big contribution to children’s care around the world.
The Rewarding Days as a Foster Carer
Posted 23 February 2023
Some would say that every day is rewarding when a foster carer, one of our carers highlights that each day is different but there is nothing more rewarding than providing safety and security.
The Language of Love
Posted 16 February 2023
One thing has remained constant - Valentine’s Day gets the world thinking about love. We’re no different, but we’ve been thinking more about showing love to children in our care. A brilliant kind of love.
What makes Footprints different?
Posted 31 January 2023
Footprints is a strong and friendly team with outstanding values, where everyone strives to achieve the best for foster carers and children in care.
January Blues, Magenta Days
Posted 17 January 2023
If you’re one of the countless people currently feeling tired, sad, lacking motivation or generally in a low mood then you’re probably experiencing the January Blues. Yet to be given an official Pantone number.