Fostering Blog

Grief and loss can deeply affect children in foster care—whether through bereavement or separation from their families. In this blog, we explore how foster parents can support children through these emotions, offering compassionate guidance and practical strategies to help them process loss, feel safe, and begin to heal.

Transferring to a local fostering agency can offer more personalised support and a stronger sense of community. In this blog, we explore the benefits of making the switch, from improved local support to better communication, and guide you through how to transfer agencies with confidence.

Teenagers in care often carry trauma alongside the usual pressures of growing up. In this blog, we explore why resilience is so important, how to balance safety with healthy risk-taking, and practical ways foster parents can support teens to manage emotions, build confidence, and develop the skills they need for a positive future.

As January approaches, people around the country begin to make resolutions of what they want to achieve in the new year. These resolutions may include taking a family holiday or moving house.   … 6 Reasons to Start Your Fostering Journey in 2026

Christmas isn’t always easy for young people in foster care, but with a little planning and care, it can still be special. Explore our top tips to help make your foster child feel special this Christmas.

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.