Foster care at Christmas: Tips for the Holidays
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by Beth Owen
4d ago
Foster care at Christmas could prove difficult. Of course, you would like your family to enjoy the season, but doing so while remaining sensitive to your child’s views can be difficult. For looked after children, the happiest times are often the most challenging, as they may reflect on memories and experiences from the past, or experience mixed emotions. There are additional things to consider throughout the holiday season, such as what to do if you and your foster child practise different religions. Because you or they may not celebrate Christmas, you must approach the holiday season wit ..read more
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5 tips to prepare for exam results day
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by Beth Owen
4d ago
We at Lorimer understand that exam results day can be a stressful time for everyone, and that there may seem to be a lot riding on your young person’s grades. Whatever their outcomes, it’s vital to remember that there are numerous high-quality avenues into future study, employment, or a mix of the two. 1. Encourage your youngster to express their emotions. Before the day of the results, start talking about your child’s future. This will allow them to address any concerns or hopes they may have and will help them feel more confident about their options once their results are received. 2. C ..read more
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5 Fun Things to do in the Summer!
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by Beth Owen
4d ago
Looking for something fun to do in the summer? With some help from Lorimer you should be able to find exactly what you’re looking for! Number 5 At number 5 on our list is camping. Camping is a great thing to do in the summer thanks to the lovely weather, get your marshmallows ready and go roast them over a campfire. One of the best things about camping is the cost, camping can be very cheap, all you need is your tent and whatever else you need to survive the wilderness… Number 4 For number 4 on our list we think you should try hiking or nature walk’s. Though it may seem simple it is a great ..read more
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What is Fostering? – Foster Care Fortnight 2023
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by Beth Owen
11M ago
What is fostering? What is Fostering? Fostering is simply caring for a young person who is currently in the care system in your own home. Children who are looked after enter the care system for several reasons, most of which are not their own fault. They can range in age from very young babies to teenagers who are about to enter adulthood. As a foster parent, you must provide the child or children put in your care with support so they may make life decisions and acquire the skills they will need to one day live independently. These children occasionally have no prior family life experience and ..read more
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Getting Children to Talk about their Feelings
Lorimer Fostering Blog
by Beth Owen
11M ago
As parents and caregivers, we all want our children to grow up healthy and happy. A key component of emotional health is being able to express and understand one’s own feelings. Unfortunately, many children struggle to communicate their emotions effectively. Here are some strategies for getting children to open up and talk about their feelings. Create a safe and supportive environment Children are more likely to share their feelings if they feel safe and supported. It is important to create an environment where children feel comfortable expressing themselves without fear of judgement or critic ..read more
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Is Fostering for Me?
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by Zoe
1y ago
If fostering has been on your mind and you are considering becoming a Foster Carer; you might be asking, ‘is fostering for me?’. To help you answer that question, we’ve put together this helpful blog post. Do you have a strong support system of friends and/or family? This is an important factor when considering becoming a Foster Carer, as fostering a child can become very stressful at times. There may be times when you feel you just need to get things off your chest; and whilst your Supervising Social Worker is there for you, you may feel more comfortable venting your stress with friends/famil ..read more
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Foster Care Fortnight 2023 – Fostering Communities
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by Beth Owen
1y ago
Foster Care Fortnight 2023 is The Fostering Network‘s campaign to help raise the profile of fostering in the UK. This year, it will take place from Monday 15th to Sunday 28th May. This years theme for FCF is ‘Fostering Communities’. This years theme is the same as last years as a huge amount of positive feedback was given as members felt that the theme gave them an opportunity to shine a light on fostering. We want the general public to appreciate and comprehend fostering and the beneficial impact it can have on young people’s lives. With more people becoming aware of the issue, we h ..read more
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My Journey to Becoming a Social Worker
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by Beth Owen
1y ago
This week (20th – 24th March) is Social Work Week 2023 and the perfect time to celebrate our amazing Social Workers here at Lorimer. Charlene is a Student Social Worker who has recently joined Lorimer on her final placement. She has kindly put together this blog post about her journey to becoming a Social Worker. We would like to say a HUGE thank you to Charlene for sharing her story with us. Read all about Charlene’s experiences below! My Journey to Becoming a Social Worker After being brought up on the most known council estate in my hometown, in poverty, whilst dealing with my father who wa ..read more
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Helping your Foster Child get Settled in 5 Simple Steps
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by Beth Owen
1y ago
One of the most important steps in the fostering process is helping your foster child get settled in your home. You want their stay to be as encouraging and beneficial as it possibly can be; so the sooner they get settled the better. Here are our 5 top tips for helping your foster child feel as comfortable in your home as possible… Create a friendly environment If the space your foster child is in makes them feel comfortable and safe, they will quickly settle in. It’s important they have this space in which they can relax and spend some time on their own. One good idea is to keep the space ne ..read more
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Children’s Mental Health Week
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by Beth Owen
1y ago
This week (6th – 12th February) is Children’s Mental Health Week; and we’re proud to be supporting the annual campaign run by Place2Be. Place2Be is the UK’s leading provider of school-based mental health support. They launched the first campaign back in 2015 to help shine a spotlight on the importance of children and young people’s mental health. The theme for this years campaign is ‘Let’s Connect’. Let’s Connect is about making meaningful connections for all, during Children’s Mental Health Week – and beyond. People thrive in communities, and this connection is vital for our wellbe ..read more
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