Debunking 13 Myths Around Becoming a Foster Parent

Debunking 13 Myths Around Becoming a Foster Parent

There are all manner of myths that surround the process of becoming a foster carer.  Unfortunately, these myths often put people off from applying, even if they’d have made fantastic foster carers! The truth is: the first step to fostering is simple, and there’s...
Lemon’s Life – Will Writing Service

Lemon’s Life – Will Writing Service

I’m Alex Delaney. My husband died of a pulmonary embolism from deep vein thrombosis that was not diagnosed. He was taken to hospital and was declared dead within 30 minutes. He didn’t have a will and it led to a whole new world of grief on top of the grief. I set up...
Faces of Foster Care – Yvonne’s Story

Faces of Foster Care – Yvonne’s Story

Yvonne shares her story with us as she has been a foster parent for 30 years and has cared for over 80 children in that time from very short term to over 14 years. She is a birth mum to 3 daughters and has 5 grandchildren. She has an adopted 19-year-old who has autism...
Cost of living – Helpful Resources

Cost of living – Helpful Resources

With the cost of living showing no signs of slowing down, we are all feeling the pinch and worrying about how we can make ends meet, especially over the winter months.  If you are a FosterTalk member you can call us for any guidance on tax and benefits and financial...
Cost of living update

Cost of living update

Updated: 17/11/22. Following the publication of our cost-of-living report we wanted to share with you the latest updates, progress and responses along with details of our members only events designed to support carers and their finances. Sign our petition for the...