Being a foster carer can be an extremely rewarding job, but there’s no denying that it's also going to be hard work. Believe us, all carers face a whole host of challenges throughout their fostering career, but for the most part, the benefits far outweigh these difficult times. 1. You'll make a difference The main advantage has to be the fact that you will be helping to shape a child’s life. There are so many children in care, desperate for foster homes; they require a safe,

Are you clued up on fostering and everything it involves? Unlikely. There are lots of myths surrounding fostering, and according to Action for Children, this is having a negative impact on the number of foster carers in the UK. There's currently a shortage of around 9,000! Fostering vs. adoption Many also get fostering confused with adoption. When you adopt a child you are taking them on permanently, whereas when you foster a child you are doing so temporarily. There are diff

Fostering can be really rewarding and you have the potential to really change a child’s life for the better. However, it isn’t without its challenges. So, before you rush into making a decision, you need to fully understand what it is you’ll be getting yourself into. BAAF has got some great information on the kind of people that become foster carers, but we thought it would be helpful to know whether you have the right foster care qualities. 1. Patience This is probably the s