Deciding to foster is a significant step, and it is natural to wonder how welcoming a child into your home could change everyday family life. Fostering brings new routines, responsibilities and relationships, but over time, it can become a natural part of how a household lives and grows together.
The first year of fostering a child can be both exciting and nerve-racking. The good news is that you can find out a bit more about what to expect below.
For many foster children, the bond they share with their siblings is one of the few constants in their lives, a lifeline amidst the turbulence of being removed from their family home. Siblings who have experienced trauma or upheaval in their lives often form an unbreakable bond and separating them can be detrimental to their well-being. As a foster carer, it is crucial to recognise the significance of keeping siblings together and to adopt strategies that promote their emotional and developmental growth.