Topics
Nine specialist areas covering everything from welcoming a new placement to supporting parents with complex needs — all informed by the real experiences of foster carers.
Good Beginnings
Getting a parent-and-child foster placement off to a good start — warm welcomes, placement planning and setting the right tone from day one.
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Supporting Pregnancy, Birth & Early Attachment
Helping mothers and babies to thrive in the months around childbirth — practical guidance, trusted resources and how you can help.
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Supporting Attachment & Good Enough Parenting
How a supportive relationship with a trusted adult can make all the difference to a parent's confidence and a baby's development.
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Supporting Couples & Fathers
Children do better when they have a relationship with both parents. Practical guidance on encouraging fathers to stay involved.
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Supporting Parents with their Mental Health
Understanding perinatal mental health — from baby blues to severe illness — and how to recognise, support and refer.
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Supporting Parents with Addictions
Understanding substance misuse in the context of parent-and-child foster care — harm reduction, key risks and trusted resources.
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Supporting Parents with a Learning Disability, FASD or Autism
Creative, accessible support for parents with learning disabilities or autism — understanding strengths and adapting your approach.
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Supporting Parents from Abusive Relationships
Understanding domestic abuse risks, how to keep everyone safe, and practical support for mothers coming from abusive relationships.
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Positive Endings
Caring for everyone involved when a parent leaves your household — whether together with their child or facing separation.
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The Learning Zone brings together films from foster carers and specialists, plus a comprehensive directory of external resources organised by topic.
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