News & Blogs

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.

This Foster Care Fortnight, we’re celebrating the power of relationships, the heart of everything we do at Clifford House. Through close-knit support and meaningful connections, our fostering community continues to show how strong relationships can change lives.

Fostering is about more than providing a safe home, it’s about finding the right match that helps a child feel truly accepted and supported. Discover how the right foster family can change a child’s life.

When children go into foster care, their siblings are often the ones who truly understand what they’re going through – but sadly, many are separated. In this blog, we explore why keeping siblings together matters and the difference it can make.

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.

We’re thrilled to share some exciting news – Clifford House Fostering has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted! This incredible achievement reflects the dedication, passion, and hard work of our entire team and our amazing foster families across the Midlands.

Discover our top tips for managing your work and home-life balance as a foster parent with Clifford House.

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

As foster parents and professionals, we know just how incredible the children and young people who we care for are. We strive daily to uplift them and celebrate each and … The Importance of Compassionate Language when Talking about Care Experience 

Why children in care face disruption Can you imagine what it must feel like to be a young person moving into a home with people you don’t yet know? You … Tips for Minimising Disruption to Foster Children

At Clifford House we love to host free events for our foster families. This Autumn we invited all our staff, foster parents and children to grab their wellies and join … Family fun at Perrymill Farm 

Let’s discover the importance of tailoring a foster child’s environment to their needs and share some tips to help you build a safe and nurturing home for the young person … Building Safe Spaces for Foster Children