The leading charity, The fostering Network, reports that there is a shortage of publicly available data to indicate the number of foster children that are Muslim. This lack of information prevents describing their experiences in the care system. The precise number of Muslim children being fostered – as well as their experiences – have not […]
A foster care shortage revealed: last year – according to available figures – it has been reported by the BBC that there has been a significant rise in the number of sibling groups being separated when they come into care. Last year the increase was around fifty percent in the number of brothers and sisters […]
Rainbow Foster care services will be having a presence at the forthcoming Muslim Lifestyle Show this weekend. Now in its third year, the Show returns again to the renowned Olympia venue in London located in the massive and prestigious national hall. This is a red letter day, with over two hundred shopping stalls included along […]
The hue and cry over the publication of the recent ‘Fostering Stocktake’ seems to be subsiding: probably to the relief of government. Something has been seen to have been done – always a good thing. Political expediency can now move on to the topic of our times – Brexit. There is confusion, contradiction and, of […]
One of the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) that we receive is “what are a foster carer’s responsibilities?” Well, the obvious answer is that it is to care for a youngster. But if someone has never considered foster care before, the question has to be asked, “What do we mean by caring for?” Everyone will […]
