Our Blog
Welcome to our blog, which provide useful information, insight and educational articles from and for our fostering community and those who may be considering becoming Foster Parents.
You can 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.
Using the PACE Model in Therapeutic Fostering: A Practical Guide
The PACE model, created by Clinical Psychologist Dan Hughes, we ...
Foster Parent Self-Care Guide: Manage Stress & Avoid Burnout
As much as we celebrate fostering, sharing stories of children ...
Understanding Self-Harm – A Trauma-Informed Guide For Foster Parents
Self-harm is distressing for a parent to encounter, especially if ...
The Complete Guide to Fostering With Pets
One question lots of foster parents face before starting their ...
I wasted 2025. How can I make a difference this year?
Get fitter. Spend less. Be healthier. Try something new. Every ...
Foster Parents on Stress Awareness Day
While we often celebrate stories of love and resilience in ...
Our News
There’s always something happening across the Flourish community.
Whether it’s celebrating achievements, announcing new services, the latest edition or back-issue of our newsletter, or promoting upcoming local events, you can find it all here.
Flourish Fostering Rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
Flourish is Outstanding! On its 5-year anniversary of becoming Ofsted-approved, ...
Celebrating 5 Years of Flourish with Dr Mica Douglas
We recently caught up with Flourish Fostering founder Dr Mica ...
Understanding Trauma and Therapeutic Parenting
In this video, Wendy, our Lead Psychotherapist and a Child ...
Tracey’s Respite Fostering Experience
“What a lovely way to bring some life to your ...
BBC Radio 2 ‘GMS’ Podcast
Listen to our amazing Foster Parent Sharon who shares ...
Fostering in Cambridgeshire – Where, Why and How
Looking for a fresh start and a highly rewarding ...