Fostering blogs
Fostering is full of moments that stay with you, and no one understands that better than the people living it every day.
Our fostering blogs bring together real stories, honest reflections and experiences from foster carers who’ve opened their homes and hearts. Whether you’re looking for guidance, reassurance or inspiration, these voices offer a powerful glimpse into what fostering is really like - and the difference it can make.
Why foster with a charity?
There are many great things about Action for Children Fostering. Such as being a charity. Here we talk about 5 reasons being a charity is so important to us.
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Faith, family and fostering: Colin and Marie's story
Marie and Colin were inspired to foster after seeing an ad in their church magazine. After encouragement from their church youth group, they approached Action for Children Fostering.
Celebrating Children of Foster Carers
Children of foster carers deserve to be celebrated. Not only do they share their homes, but they also share the love and attention of their caregiver when their family welcomes a young person into their lives.
Five reasons to foster with us
Deciding to foster is a big step. It’s important you make that journey with the right fostering agency for you. Here are just five reasons why that should be Action for Children Fostering.
Why transfer to us?
When fostering, the aim is to find the right agency for you. Sadly, that’s not always the case. In those instances, foster carers can choose to transfer to a new fostering agency. We spoke to Kathryn, one of our foster carers, about why she decided to transfer to Action for Children Fostering.
Top tips for fostering with pets
Not everyone realises you can foster if you have pets. But you can. In fact, pets can be a valuable addition to a fostering household. Nicky, one of our foster carers, shares her experience of fostering alongside her dogs.
Reasons behind challenging behaviour
We look at the reasons behind the complex behaviour of foster children - and ways in which their carers can offer support.
Helping children who are fostered develop a strong sense of identity: Shopna's story
Foster carer Shopna is supporting a young Muslim child from Afghanistan. She talks about her role in helping young people to feel confident in themselves, their identity and their religion.