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.
The Step by Step Podcast: Becoming a Foster Carer
Interested in becoming a foster carer? This podcast is for you! Join host Zoe Hanson and Step by Step Fostering’s Sarah Luke to find out more
Why Nurses Make Excellent Foster Carers
For #InternationalNursesDay, we highlight some of the remarkable traits and transferrable skills nurses have that make them perfect candidates to become foster carers.
Meet the Team: Kelly Headen, Head of Fostering and Supported Lodgings
The latest in our Meet the Team series is Kelly Headen, Head of Fostering and Supported Lodgings. We interviewed Kelly to find out more about her and her passion for supporting young people.
5 Key Traits of a Successful Foster Carer
In this blog, we’ll explore the traits that make a successful foster carer and how you can make a meaningful difference to a child’s life.
Meet the Team: Sarah Faulkner, Registered Manager of Step by Step Fostering
We sat down with Sarah Faulkner, Step by Step Fostering’s Registered Manager to learn more about her and the wonderful work she does.
What is the difference between fostering and adoption in the UK?
It’s easy to get fostering and adoption confused, as both provide stable, caring homes to young people who are unable to live with their birth families. However, there are many differences between the two in terms of the legality, purpose, demand, support offered and commitment.
Five reasons you should consider becoming a foster carer
Interested in fostering but not sure how it will change your life for the better? Here are five reasons you should consider becoming a foster carer: