Fostering Blog

With the festive season returning, it’s all about spending quality time together. Explore our favourite festive events and simple ways to make this Christmas special for your foster family in the West Midlands.

Trauma leaves lasting marks on how children think, feel, and behave. Understanding its impact is the first step in helping children in care feel safe and begin to heal.

Becoming a foster parent changes family life in many ways, especially for your own children. Want to know how to keep them happy and supported through the journey? Read our blog to discover more.

From offering a safe haven to helping children heal, we explore what being a foster parent really involves and what to expect on your fostering journey.

Explore 5 benefits of spending time out and about in nature as a family, as well as 5 free or low-cost crafts and activities you can take part in with your foster children this summer.

Families take many forms, and for children in foster care, staying connected to loved ones can be challenging. Read our blog to discover how foster parents play a key role in supporting time with birth families.

Here at Clifford House, we’re proud to have built an ever-expanding community of incredible foster parents. Let’s explore just ten of the qualities which make our foster parents so exceptional, and the personal qualities which might make you a great fit to foster.

As January approaches, people around the county begin to make resolutions of what they want to achieve in the new year. These resolutions may include taking a family holiday or … 6 Reasons to Start Your Fostering Journey in 2025

Meet our team When you join Clifford House, you’re joining a small team of professionals based in the Midlands who share a dedication for nurturing children and helping them to … How Supervising Social Workers will Support you at Clifford House

Are you ready to discover some great locations for a family day out? Check out our list below to discover a whole host of things to do with your foster … Top 7 Family-Friendly Parks in the Midlands for a Perfect Day Out

Meet Sarah, a single foster mum in the West Midlands. Sarah has been fostering with Clifford House for four years. Her three children, aged 5, 16 and 18, are growing … The Power of Fostering as a Family

Here at Clifford House, we’re proud to support our dedicated community of foster parents and their families. We understand how important it is for our foster parents to feel supported … How We’re Investing in the Future of our Foster Parents at Clifford House