Through a series of personal stories, we aim to show the very unique contribution made by some very special people and offer an insight into the lives of children in foster care.

The views and opinions expressed in these blogs are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the policy or position of NAFP.

Staying curious: why have some children in foster care thrived in lockdown?

By Katherine Mautner | Learning from lockdown
13 Jul 2020

COVID 19 webinar report: Children’s Principal Social Workers Network

By Catherine Lockett in association with What Works for Children’s Social Care | Learning from lockdown
7 Jul 2020

‘It’s important to step into someone else’s shoes, understand about the child’s background‘

By Catherine Lockett | Foster Care Fortnight
22 May 2020

‘They feel safe and supported which goes a long way to helping them engage educationally‘

By Karen Palfreyman
21 May 2020

'No matter what life has thrown at me I am still fostering, and Sam is still here'

By Catherine Lockett | LGBT Adoption & Fostering Week
20 May 2020

'Fostering is life changing... but I am stubborn, I stick with things and won’t give up'

By Catherine Lockett | Foster Care Fortnight
18 May 2020

Poem written by an 11yr old young person

Foster Care Fortnight
12 May 2020

'Seeing them back home, sending us pictures of what they are doing, makes us proud'

By Catherine Lockett | Foster Care Fortnight
12 May 2020

A journey into foster care that transformed life for a child

By a foster carer | Foster Care Fortnight
12 May 2020

So, you want to be a panel member?

By Nick Barwick | Fostering panels
29 Apr 2020
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