Whether you smoke or vape the answer to this is yes. Smoking does not exclude you from being a foster carer, however it will come

Self-esteem is how a person feels about themselves. Most children will have dips in self-esteem as they go through different stages or challenges in life,

There’s a misconception that ‘bad’ behaviours by young people in care mean they are ‘naughty’. When a child is acting out, people judge them. They

It’s no secret that becoming a foster carer changes your family dynamic in some form, particularly with your own children. One day they have your

Being a foster carer is not always easy and is something you should think a lot about beforehand. As with many things in life, you

Basic strategies for for providing foster care for teenagers If you foster, the most important thing to do is to demonstrate that you really care

The minimum age to become a foster carer in the UK is 21 years old. However, there is no maximum age limit for people wanting

Making the decision to become a foster parent is a decision which only you can decide, before you make the call to us have a

Foster carers and anyone who has ever enquired about fostering will know that the there is one precondition and that is to have a spare

Here at Caring Hearts, we are passionate about seeing our fostering families thrive together, so we’ve put together these handy steps to help the young

Life equips us with all sorts of skills, but the attributes a foster carer needs are quite specific. People who go into fostering can come

If a foster carer understands the dynamics at work, responding appropriately becomes easier. Accepting that teenagers will behave in ways that are frustrating and very

At Caring Hearts Fostering Agency part of our role is to recruit suitable and well vetted foster carers. In order to assess the suitability of

To become a foster carer with Caring Hearts Fostering Agency you will need to initially get in touch with our team. You can either call

When it comes to fostering there are a few misconceptions, especially the fostering and working life balance. Yes, fostering does take up a large amount

Caring Hearts Fostering is urging individually to help accommodate a child in need, a child fleeing war, unaccompanied asylum seekers, and refugees. All it takes

We usually feel when it comes to becoming a foster parent, it is a women’s role. However, we believe men can be good foster carers/parents

What does emergency foster care involve? When we think of fostering, we tend to think long term placements, however, there are so many different elements

Why does a child go missing from foster carers? Children in foster care go missing for various reasons, most of the time the child will

At Caring Hearts Fostering we want carers who are: Emotionally literate and intelligent Resilient, will keep going with placements, emotional strength, and endurance Educated, be

Fostering also offers opportunities to expand skills through a variety of training courses. These courses are aimed at helping you to deliver a high service

The average age of a child in foster care is more than 8 years old, and there are slightly more boys than girls. Children and

On 16th February 2022 we had a RAWWRSOME time at the Lyceum Theatre watching the Lion King. We had approximately 40 of Caring Hearts family attend

There are many siblings out there who are looking to be fostered and finding a suitable foster home who can provide for a sibling group.

“Mindful Breathing can have a positive impact on your stress response as it offers a convenient, simple and effective way to relieve stress from day

You won’t be surprised to hear that many children in foster care have experienced some sort of trauma in their lives. This could be physical,

We need to renew some documents for foster carers every three year. These include medical reports, LA checks, and DBS police checks. Medicals In order

As a foster carer part of your role is writing daily logs about the child’s daily lived experience. There are several reasons for writing logs:

All children in care need to feel safe and be safe. Foster carers are expected to actively safeguard children and promote their welfare. The carers

People sometimes focus on the difficulties and issues that young people face in foster care, but what are the benefits of fostering a child? Placing

Remote learning is becoming more common as we move further into the digital age. But what about when there’s just no way to get online?

There are several reasons why existing foster carers would like to transfer fostering agencies to Caring Hearts Fostering. Some carers need more support and better

In this blog post, we explore the process of fostering in London. We will discuss why people choose to foster and what is required when

For many looked after children, the stories that they need to understand are complex and painful: stories of violence, loss, illness, death, drugs and sexual

Carer By Name, Carer By Nature Prior to becoming a supervising social worker for Caring Hearts Fostering I was working as a social worker in

So, it’s time again for the annual review. I’m sure you’ve all been waiting for this day to arrive with bated breath and maybe even

Attendance at panels is a regular feature of fostering and for many, it can be a daunting experience.For most, their first experience of attending panel

Currently, cyber-bullying has become a common phenomenon that is affecting millions of people worldwide. It is sad to note that many children and young people

Fostering in London can be a very rewarding experience, whether you are looking to do it on the side or full-time. It is an opportunity

Effective matching is important for children’s future life chances because it can make a real difference to their well-being, relationships, and education. Give a child