International Womens Day 2024

International Womens Day 2024

How is fostering with to the Moon and Back Foster Care inclusive? From the very outset our aim was to embrace foster carers as equal professionals and we have so many inspirational women who are committed to making a difference for vulnerable children. They are...
Empty nest syndrome is a real thing

Empty nest syndrome is a real thing

I recall the weekend my twins left home to go to university. I took one on the Saturday and the other on the Sunday. My partner was also working away that weekend. I returned on the Sunday, to an empty house and for the first time in my life, felt desolate. Luckily...
What we look for in a foster carer

What we look for in a foster carer

The ability of foster carers to enable a child in their care to reach their true potential thanks to  their combined experience, knowledge and support, as well their own resilience levels. The warm personal relationship our foster carers have with their...
It’s how we do things around here

It’s how we do things around here

The knowledge that we are available and committed to supporting our foster carers at all times. The level of confidence felt by our carers as a result of their knowledge and skills, built as a result of the development we provide, especially in the subject of trauma...
Anger is a communication

Anger is a communication

As part of this blog we are providing information and advice not just for foster carers and social workers but for everyday parents. We find many of the skills found in authentic day to day parenting are similar to the special skills we look for in foster carers. It...
When support feels good

When support feels good

I asked Julie what their initial motivation to fostering had been and how their experience of the process of becoming approved to foster was for them. She explained: “Our initial motivation was based on the fact that we had room in our home, we missed family life...