At evolve Therapeutic Fostering, we specialise in therapeutic care. To first time foster parents, this can sound a bit scary. Deciding to foster is one thing, adding therapy to the mix can add another lay. But it’s much simpler than it sounds. Let’s break down any misconceptions below. What is Therapeutic Fostering? Those who come […]
It’s tough out there right now. We recently received an enquiry for a foster parent looking to transfer from a competing fostering provider. They were keen to join an authentic therapeutic provider but were also impressed by our social media campaigns – stating it’s ‘amazing because it’s true- fostering isn’t easy!’ In a world where […]
For those of us who celebrate, Christmas can be one of the most exciting times of year. Family get togethers, eating too much, multiple presents, and an all-round jolly time. But for children living in the care system, whether that be fostering or residential, it can serve as a hugely stressful time, one that is […]
The demand for new foster parents is serious, with estimates now predicting a child enters care every 15 minutes! Our ‘criteria’ for new and transferring foster parents may differ from other providers – we don’t pretend fostering is easy and instead will tell you the reality. Fostering requires resilience, commitment and self-reflection. Understanding, empathy and […]
By evolve’s Director of Children’s Services, Mark Newington It takes a village to raise a child. I sometimes think back to our decision to open a home. The sector is currently in a really testing time, whether you work in foster care or children’s homes. The national crisis that results from a lack of foster […]
We recently launched a survey, and have engaged in a number of ways, i.e. events, open days etc, with the public to understand the barriers currently facing fostering. We know foster care is reaching a crisis; we know retention of foster parents is decreasing and those entering care are increasing considerably. It simply isn’t enough […]
Foster parents are amazing. Those selfless individuals or couples who provide a safe, nurturing home that allow the young people in their care to feel, possibly for the first time, that they really belong. That they are loved. And by providing that safe environment, a protected space is created where the young people in their […]
Our sector is at breaking point. Whilst we have a multi-disciplinary team that rise above and beyond the day-to-day needs, there needs to be a general shift, on a national level, about how we view the social care sector and in particular, fostering. Language is an integral part of society. Used correctly, it can explain, […]
We seem to live in a world that is plagued by crises – covid, cost of living, housing, mental health, NHS etc but having spent the last 8 months working with a fostering service I now know it to be true that our children and young people are facing a crisis of their own.
Here from someone who has spent eight years in care, as she shares her views on what it’s like being placed into foster care and why societal views need to change on those in care.
Therapeutic parenting is nurturing care that adheres to strict routines and boundaries. It is also about understanding that the child’s behaviour is communication.
Many fostering services talk of the importance of self-care within their foster parent’s routine. evolve makes sure it actually happens.
