Posted on Wed, 02 Sep 2020 16:36:00 GMT By Fostering to Inspire
West Yorkshire has a huge range of attractions for adults and children alike. The region offers vibrant cities, a rich heritage and glorious countryside which is renowned throughout the UK and overseas.
Posted on Fri, 16 Mar 2018 15:38:00 GMT By Fostering to Inspire
Lesley has recently been approved as a new foster carer for Fostering to Inspire. Read her thoughts on making the decision to foster and what she is looking forward to. If you are thinking about fostering why not take the first step like Lesley, and let Fostering to Inspire help you along the way.
Posted on Fri, 05 Jan 2018 15:00:00 GMT By Fostering to Inspire
In August 2017, The Times newspaper printed a sensationalised article about a young Christian child being 'forcibly' placed with Muslim foster carers. This article has since been rightly discredited by an independent inquiry which highlighted the value of Muslim foster carers and the care and commitment that was shown to the 5-year old child placed in their care.
Posted on Mon, 11 Dec 2017 10:00:00 GMT By Fostering to Inspire
What is a perfect Christmas? What does Christmas mean to you? It means so many different things to so many people and looked after children are no different. Just think back to your own childhood and remember the special, quirky things that made Christmas so special...
Posted on Thu, 05 Oct 2017 12:13:00 GMT By Fostering to Inspire
It was worrying to read in the news this week that ‘Over a quarter of adoptive families in crisis’ (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-41379424), but it was also heartening to read that most of the adoptive families surveyed said they were glad they had adopted.
Posted on Tue, 12 Sep 2017 15:47:00 GMT By Fostering to Inspire
As a social worker, I have worked in fostering for the past 8 years and have recruited many foster carers. You may think there is a specific person who can foster, but I can honestly say foster carers come from all walks of life.