by FosterTalk Admin | Nov 26, 2021 | Blog
Firstly, I’d like to say a big thank you to the team here at FosterTalk for giving me such a warm welcome as I begin this new and exciting role here. I’m looking forward to getting stuck in and working with everyone on behalf of our valued members. I’m sure I will get...
by FosterTalk Admin | Nov 18, 2021 | Blog
Ofsted has published their annual fostering in England figures (as of 31st March 2021) showing that many vulnerable children are not receiving the care and support they require due to a shortage of foster carers. The report can be found...
by FosterTalk Admin | Oct 27, 2021 | Blog
Welcome to our monthly blog with Foster Carer Lisa Scott.This month, Lisa shares her experience with managing childhood behaviours. This month I thought I would touch on behaviours. During my years of fostering, I have witnessed and experienced many types of...
by FosterTalk Admin | Oct 25, 2021 | Blog
My name is Steven Russell, and this is my pain 2 purpose journey. All I remember wanting as a child was my own family, the rest is very much history. So, 9 families later, I have my own family for which I am truly grateful for. We never start where we are, in fact,...
by FosterTalk Admin | Oct 14, 2021 | Blog
CELEBRATING NATIONAL CARE LEAVERS’ WEEK MONDAY 25 OCTOBER – SUNDAY 31 OCTOBER 2021 London-based content creator, author, and care leaver, Christel Dee gives a refreshing insight into how being in care had a very positive impact on her life. I recently started a...
by FosterTalk Admin | Oct 5, 2021 | Blog
In 2006 my wife and I became foster carers. After months of meetings, training, and careful consideration we began receiving children into our care. Both my wife and I had worked within the childcare sector before as well as having two children of our own already, but...