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Why Therapeutic Fostering Works: Inside our Level 3 Qualification
At Flourish, our foster parents can complete our Level 3 Course in Applied Therapeutic Practice,
An Important Update From Flourish Fostering
We are pleased to share an important step for our future. Flourish Fostering is being acquired by the current leadership
Using the PACE Model in Therapeutic Fostering
In This Article What is the PACE model? What does PACE stand for? How does
Foster Parent Self-Care Guide: Manage Stress & Avoid Burnout
As much as we celebrate fostering, sharing stories of children finding stable, supportive homes and
Understanding Self-Harm – A Trauma-Informed Guide For Foster Parents
Self-harm is distressing for a parent to encounter, especially if you’ve had no experience with
The Complete Guide to Fostering With Pets
One question lots of foster parents face before starting their journey is, ‘I want to
I wasted 2025. How can I make a difference this year?
Get fitter. Spend less. Be healthier. Try something new. Every January, many of us open
Foster Parents on Stress Awareness Day
While we often celebrate stories of love and resilience in fostering, there’s another side that
Why Therapeutic Fostering Should Be the Standard
Therapeutic fostering has become one of the most talked-about approaches in foster care, but what
What is Flourish Foundation?
We’re excited to announce the launch of Flourish Foundation, a new chapter in our mission
Flourish Fostering Rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
Flourish is Outstanding! On its 5-year anniversary of becoming Ofsted-approved, the fostering service is recognised
Celebrating 5 Years of Flourish with Dr Mica Douglas
We recently caught up with Flourish Fostering founder Dr Mica Douglas during our 5th Year
Fostering Siblings: Everything You Need To Know
When children from the same birth family need fostering, we do everything possible to keep
Social Workers Are Not The Enemy.
Within children’s services, social workers often find themselves at the centre of frustration for foster
Understanding Trauma and Therapeutic Parenting
In this video, Wendy, our Lead Psychotherapist and a Child and Adolescent Specialist. In this
Could Fostering Be Your Best New Year’s Resolution Yet?
At the beginning of the year, many people lean into the idea of ‘new year,
What Is It Like To Be a New Foster Parent
Being a new foster parent is a whirlwind of emotions and experiences, especially in
Can anyone Foster?
Who Can Foster? Becoming a foster parent is not about fitting into a specific mould
How Do We Support Young People Leaving Care?
Leaving foster care is a big step towards independence. At Flourish Fostering, we guide young
Why choose to foster with Flourish Fostering?
At Flourish Fostering, we bring a friendly, personal, and inclusive approach to fostering. We create
Tracey’s Respite Fostering Experience
“What a lovely way to bring some life to your home, it’s rewarding and is
What Exactly Is a Foster Parent?
What Exactly Is a Foster Parent? Foster parents step in when a child can no
Foster Parent Podcast with Denise and Nicola
Ever wondered what therapeutic fostering is really like? This fostering podcast features two best friends,
10-year-old real life Rapunzel chops hair for charity
A former foster child is getting her knee-length ‘luscious locks’ cut for the very first