Our blog provides useful information, insight and educational articles surrounding for other Foster Parents and those who may be considering becoming Foster Parents.
Read our blog to find out what our Foster Parents and staff have to say about fostering with Flourish – from the initial contact that people have with us when considering becoming a Foster Parent and your journey with Flourish that make fostering truly worthwhile.
Fostering Quiz
Welcome to our Fostering Quiz, created to help you familiarise yourself with the typical questions you may be asked in the initia [...]
Benefits of Fostering with Flourish Fostering
At Flourish Fostering, our friendly, personal and inclusive approach is just how independent fostering used to be; a family feel [...]
This is Fostering
At Flourish Fostering we focus on the quality of relationships between foster parents and the children and young people they look [...]
What Makes a Good Foster Parent?
Amongst the main qualities that help make an effective and successful Foster Parent is the ability to connect with and have a gen [...]
A coronavirus information book for children
A useful and free information book explaining the coronavirus to children, illustrated by Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler. [...]
Coronavirus guidance for autistic people
Helpful resources and tips and everything you need to know about coronavirus, with real life examples of the challenges autistic p [...]
Joe Wickes, The Body Coach, PE Lessons
Missing P.E.? feeling a bit like a couch potato? Then join Joe Wicks for a fun P.E. lesson streamed from his YouTube. If you enjoy [...]
BBC Sounds: Hip Hop, RnB, Dancehall & much more
Listen without limits, with BBC Sounds. Catch the latest R&B, Hip Hop, Funk and Soul and Dancehall tunes and music tracks, dis [...]
The Children’s Commissioner for England
Brought to you by the office of The Children’s Commissioner for England, Anne Longfield, Help at Hand is supports children and you [...]
BBC Bitesize Resources for Chilldren
Struggling with schoolwork or home learning? BBC Bitesize is excellent for help and resources, with lessons, videos and activities [...]
Fun Garden Activities for Kids During Lockdown
One of the things we’ve noticed during our daily exercise walks is that the gardens in our neighbourhoods have never looked better [...]
Left Brain Buddha Mindfulness
For frazzled parents, (or young people who have outgrown Cookie Monster!) you may be interested in tips from Sarah Rudell Beach, E [...]
Gardening & Wellness: connect you to nature
The wonderful botanic garden at Cambridge University is of course closed during the lockdown. However, in acknowledgement of the p [...]
Who Can Be a Foster Parent? [2 min read]
By far the most important criteria for becoming a foster parent is the ability to listen and empathise, to provide a stable and l [...]
Different Types of Foster Care
Being a Foster Parent is a rewarding and fulfilling career that provides potentially life-changing opportunities for a child to b [...]