Long term foster care – everything you need to know
Providing long term foster care to a child is often foster applicant's ideal scenario and central to their motivation to
Coping activities for foster children this Halloween
Never mind Christmas – for lots of children, Halloween is the most wonderful time of the year. As a holiday,
Four ways to keep fit with your foster child this winter
Keeping fit is important. Getting regular exercise helps you stay healthy, both physically and mentally. We all understand the benefits
Five healthy tips for eating with your foster child
Food, glorious food – there’s nothing quite like it to bring a family together. Eating healthily and nutritiously is an
Fostering children with additional needs
At Orchard Fostering, we’re committed to building brighter futures for all children. Every foster child brings with them unique challenges
Working while fostering – can I do it?
One of the questions we’re asked most frequently by prospective foster carers is “can I work and foster at the
Back to school – helping your foster child return to education
It’s been a weird summer break - the weirdest part being that it effectively started in March and has been
My Journey in Care – an Interview with Angel, Care Leaver
A lot of discussions around foster care centre on the beginning of the journey - what it’s like to enter
Respite foster care – everything you need to know
The life of a foster carer is a rewarding one, but it can sometimes be a little too much. Whether
Short term foster care – everything you need to know
Short term foster care is all about welcoming a foster child into your home for a short period of time.