Foster care could use the power of drama
It is heartening to hear that local authorities are combining their efforts in an attempt to address the acute shortage of foster families in the UK. Something has to be done urgently since there is no evidence that there is going to be a sudden onrush of new applicants. Significantly, this has been recognised by […]
Foster Care Services face challenges in 2017
When last we wrote in 2016 there were around 9,000 foster families still being sought right across the UK. In 2017, the nation now needs over this number of new families to provide foster homes. Although the figure is extremely challenging, it remains the truth that all the agencies and authorities are striving to attract […]
Foster carers must be aware of smoking dangers
We are asked a great many questions all the time by people who want to foster. There are some that frequently get asked. One of the most common questions is “can I foster if I smoke?” Smoking and the law: in July 2007, smoking in public places such as restaurants, bars and people’s workplaces was […]
