Foster care: developing an understanding of autism 1
Rainbow Fostering UK
by William
1y ago
Foster carers, or anyone considering fostering, might be interested to know that this week is World ‘Autism Acceptance Week’. This makes for good timing as we start a blog series devoted to promoting an understanding of autism. The responsibilities of foster carers and the knowledge and skills they need to care for youngsters with autism, is also referenced.  Foster an understanding of Autism. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a lifelong neurological and developmental disorder. It affects the way people interact with the world and other people. It also impacts the way those with this spec ..read more
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Foster care: rethinking well-being for contemporary times 2
Rainbow Fostering UK
by William
1y ago
Foster carers should familiarise themselves with “The Good Childhood Report’ which has just been produced by The Children’s Society. Disturbingly, it points to a marked decline in the happiness of this country’s children. A range of different factors has been found to be contributing to a situation that should be of concern to everyone. Events of recent years, notably the coronavirus pandemic have had a major impact. Social pressures – exacerbated by social media – continue to impact children’s happiness. There has to be a recognition that the very nature of childhood has changed out of all re ..read more
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Foster carers write: Mika and Bernice’s fostering story.
Rainbow Fostering UK
by William
1y ago
Mika and Bernice’s fostering story. My wife Bernice and I now have 12 years fostering experience under our belt now. The day we were newly approved to foster was unforgettable. But it seems a long time ago now. We’re your average West Indian family living in South London. Over the years we have had a variety of placements, and we remember them all. Some were particularly challenging but the support from Rainbow was always brilliant. They helped us to see that when placements were difficult, the experience was adding to our knowledge and fostering skills. That really gave us an encouraging pers ..read more
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Foster care and understanding Foetal Alcohol Syndrome 4
Rainbow Fostering UK
by William
1y ago
Foster carers will hopefully have greater awareness of FASD as the Red shoes campaign for 2022 draws to a close. We would like to thank everyone for the hugely positive response to our social media campaign aimed at supporting the drive to increase knowledge of this often undiagnosed or misdiagnosed disorder. And most importantly of all, the risks to a foetus of consuming alcohol. Very simply, there is no safe limit. Our campaign ‘Thinking Not Drinking’ emphasizes this stark fact  and has resonated with a great many of our followers on social media: over 6,400 on Twitter alone. Although t ..read more
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Foster care: the wellbeing of children reported as worsening 1
Rainbow Fostering UK
by William
1y ago
Foster carers routinely experience the insecurity and unhappiness of vulnerable children. The abuse and disruption to what most would consider normal life that has been visited on so many children in the care system, is well known to all involved in fostering. The Children’s Society has released a report revealing the damage that has, and continues to be done to our children’s wellbeing. This blog series will be looking in detail at what is vital to us all: the health, happiness and wellbeing of our children.  Background. Foster carers, parents – in fact everyone in society – have to reco ..read more
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Foster care and understanding Foetal Alcohol Syndrome 3
Rainbow Fostering UK
by William
1y ago
Foster care: another instalment in our Rainbow fostering knowledge building series. This explores subjects aimed at facilitating wider understanding of topics that connect with the experience of foster carers and fostering more generally.  Every September Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is marked throughout the month. This is to spread awareness of the damaging effects of unborn children being exposed to alcohol. It is extremely important that parents and foster carers appreciate FASD will have life lasting effects. These can vary in terms of severity. All children will be affecte ..read more
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Foster care – supporting young people now leaving for university
Rainbow Fostering UK
by William
1y ago
Foster carers looking after a teenager – along with all parents in the same situation – will have been counting down the days and hours to the big day. The start of university life. It is of course a time of great excitement and change. Our earlier blog series gives tips and advice about preparing in the weeks before leaving for university. This begins at – https://rainbowfostering.co.uk/foster-care-and-supporting-college-life-1/ The actual day of departing is a significant step toward independence and adult life. It is important in all the hub bub to remember that young people will need ..read more
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Foster care and how to talk to a child about the Queen’s passing
Rainbow Fostering UK
by William
1y ago
Foster care is all about looking out for and assessing the needs of vulnerable children. But all of us – whatever our age can become vulnerable. This can happen quickly especially if a situation arises that is unexpected. Adults, by definition are usually able to cope better with stressful situations as they have more understanding than children. This is not to minimise the impact of a stressful and novel occurrence on all of us. The recent pandemic is the obvious example. Parents, foster carers, families – everyone, in fact – was touched by coronavirus and the fears and anxieties  it cre ..read more
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Foster carers write: Clare and Roger’s fostering story.
Rainbow Fostering UK
by William
1y ago
“It was a turning point – one very much for the better – when we both made the decision to foster.” It’s a bit scary making that initial call. We needn’t have worried as our advisor at Rainbow couldn’t have been more friendly. Until you actually speak to someone who knows about fostering it’s impossible to make any kind of decision. After our initial home visit we were in no doubt our choice of fostering agency was the right one. From the start we were put completely at ease and felt able to ask whatever we liked.  Rainbow have always made us feel special and valued for the work we do. Ev ..read more
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Foster care for a deaf child or young person 4
Rainbow Fostering UK
by William
1y ago
Foster care aimed at supporting a deaf child will mean managing certain issues unique to this form of disability. Problems with sleeping can be common amongst deaf children and young people. And when a foster carer is unclear as to why these problems arise this can lead to frustration.  It’s not unusual for deaf children across the age spectrum to experience sleeping difficulties. There are a number of thing for a foster carer to consider when fostering a deaf child. It’s important to establish a routine to to help them to relax before going to sleep. A routine will also help a deaf child ..read more
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