I shared in one of my earlier posts on foster care a little about my own family’s journey to foster care. Unlike many families who wait until their children are all grown up, or at least in their teens, our … Continue reading →
‘Life Story Work’ is the phrase those of us involved in foster care use to talk about the background and ongoing stories of a child in care. It is a term that is wide enough to include all the details … Continue reading →
Ever found yourself with too many books? Rearranging your bookshelves to make room for new purchases, but not knowing what to do with the good books you don’t need to keep anymore? If your answers were yes, then you’re a … Continue reading →
I was recently asked by my children’s school for a recipe for Nepali food. Why? Because my family and I lived in Nepal for 5 years. During that time we came to love the food, the people and nation of … Continue reading →
If you have been following our conversation about foster care this year you’ll be aware of some of the frequently asked questions people have about foster care. Questions like: ‘How did this child end up in foster care?’ or ‘How … Continue reading →
I wonder if you’ve ever thought about whether foster care is something your family could do? Have a look at the following checklist: Foster care suitability test #1: – Are you more loving than other people? – Have you a … Continue reading →