Why Teachers Make Great Foster Carers
From their vast experience working with young people to their ability to advocate for their needs, teachers possess a unique set of qualities that make them excellent foster carers. In this blog, we’ll explore how teachers’ transferrable skills translate into creating stable, nurturing environments for children in care.
Five signs that it’s time to consider transferring to a different fostering agency
If you find yourself feeling undervalued, unsupported, or frustrated with your current agency, it might be time to consider making a change.
Meet The Team: Sally Britt, Marketing and Comms Executive
Next in our Meet the Team series is Sally Britt, our Marketing and Communications Executive. We sat down with Sally to find out more about her role and what inspired her to join the Step by Step Fostering team.
Meet The Team: Georgie Aronin, Compliance Administrator
Following on from our other Meet the Team interviews, we sat down with Compliance Administrator Georgie Aronin. In this interview Georgie tells us what her role involves and why she enjoys working for Step by Step.
Meet The Team: Paula Lush, Fostering and Supported Lodgings Placement Coordinator
Next in our Meet the Team series is Paula Lush, Fostering and Supported Lodgings Placement Coordinator. We sat down with Paula to learn more about her role and what inspired her to work for Step by Step.
Reasons children are placed in foster care
Foster care acts as a safety net for children and young people who cannot remain in their homes due to various circumstances. While each child’s situation is unique, there are some common factors that lead to the need for foster care.
How to choose the right fostering agency for you
You’ve made the decision to start your fostering journey but you’re not sure how to choose the fostering agency that’s right for you. Step by Step Fostering are here to help guide you through that process.
Why Fostering is a Great Option for Members of the LGBTQ+ community
Members of the LGBTQ+ community make excellent foster carers. They often understand the feelings of being ‘different’ that many foster children experience and show empathy and compassion. If you are LGBTQ+ here are just some of the reasons fostering could be a great option for you:
World Foster Day 2024: The Universal Need for Foster Carers
Every year, World Foster Day shines a light on the invaluable contributions of foster carers and the incredible need for more people to step into this life-changing role.
Fostering Moments: Dave’s Story
It’s Foster Care Fortnight and this year’s theme is ‘Fostering Moments’. To celebrate this, we sat down with one of our foster carers Dave to find out more about his fostering journey so far.