In this blog we are focusing on children who are exhibiting challenging behaviours whilst in foster care and ways in which their foster carers can support them. There is a misconception that children who are ‘behaving badly’ are ‘naughty children’. This can be...
In accordance with fostering Service Regulations, Brighter Fostering maintains a central list of panel members who are selected to reflect the community that the panel serves, who may be professionals and service user between them who have a vast range of experience....
Why the fear of “getting too attached” shouldn’t stop you from fostering I’d love to foster, but…. Our May blog aimed to address some of the common myths and buts that prevent people from applying to be foster carers. Now you may be thinking that...
Over the last few months, we have had the opportunity to connect with many people in the local communities of West Yorkshire through our recruitment events. We have been spreading the message about fostering and how rewarding it can be to provide a loving home for...
Here at Brighter Fostering we have been busy getting to know you in the community. What a pleasure it was to meet people at the Broadway Shopping Centre over the Mother's Day weekend! As student Social Workers having the pleasure of being on placement at...
Brighter Fostering are proud to stand together with social workers across the world to mark World Social Work Day, which this year is on Tuesday 15 March 2022. World Social Work Day is a chance to shine a light and give thanks to social workers for...
Most people who have taken the first step to becoming a foster carer do their own research as it is not a decision that is taken lightly. Having some insight into the role of a foster carer is essential. In this blog...
Two-thirds of councils in England have a shortage of black, Asian or minority ethnic (BAME) foster carers, according to BBC analysis of official figures. A fostering expert said this meant many children were growing up without a full sense of their identity. Shaz, 18,...
Many people tell us that foster care is something that they may have thought about for awhile. Maybe you know someone who was a foster parent or foster child? Maybe you saw something on TV or an ad in the newspaper? Maybe you saw a post on...
