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A Comprehensive Guide to Fostering in the UK: Exploring Types of Fostering with Mosaic Foster Care
What are the different types of fostering and which is right for me? Deciding to embark on the journey of fostering is a significant commitment, and it’s natural to feel overwhelmed by the plethora of information available. However, fear not, for Mosaic Foster Care is here to support and empower you in making the right…
Read MoreFive Things We Thought Whilst Watching Joe Swash: Teens in Care.
Joe Swash: Teens in Care We were so glad to see actor and TV personality Joe Swash shine a light on the realities of fostering in the UK in his latest documentary Joe Swash: Teens in Care. We wanted to share some thoughts we had following the things Joe and his mother highlighted. The main…
Read MoreUnlocking the Power of Senses: Sensory Processing in Fostering, the five senses.
Aly Thompson – Therapeutic Lead, Mosaic Foster Care Sensory processing in fostering has been a prevalent theme for us here at Mosaic this month, so we thought it might be helpful to explore the senses in more depth. What is Sensory Processing in Fostering? As we know babies and children first learn about the world…
Read MoreEight key roles you may meet on your fostering journey.
Who are the eight key roles you may meet in fostering? We know what it is like when you first start, there are so many key roles of people and institutions, which feel like they are never-ending! Add on top of that all of the new terminology and phrases into the mix and it can…
Read MoreWhat does a Support Worker do?
Fostering can be a challenging and rewarding experience however, it can also be a complex and emotional journey that requires a lot of support and guidance. This is where a Support Worker comes in. How does a support worker help? A Support Worker in foster care is an individual who provides assistance, guidance and support…
Read MoreDo I have to have had birth children to be a foster parent?
A fostering question we are often asked is ‘Do we have to have had our own children to foster?’ and the simple answer is ‘No’. Read the full answer here.
Read MoreYour first year fostering with Mosaic
What does your first year of fostering look like when you join Mosaic? Mosaic only offers long-term fostering, this means that the first year of fostering may be one of many. We thought it may be useful for you to see what that first-year fostering looks like for you. What the steps are in becoming…
Read MoreWhat is “Skills to Foster” training?
As part of the assessment process to become a foster parent you are required to attend a 3-day training course called Skills to Foster. It is a pre-approval preparation course to give you a deeper understanding of fostering, to provide you with information about the skills and abilities needed, how it will impact your life…
Read MoreWhat is Easter like as a foster parent?
We all know that Easter is a big symbol of new beginnings. But what is Easter like as a foster parent? We asked our Therapeutic lead Aly Thompson what she thought about fostering at Easter. They need to nurture themselves and accept nurture from others as much as possible. Receiving nurture lowers the risk of…
Read MoreFostering Terms: What Does It Mean?
Making fostering terms manageable As with all businesses fostering has lots of acronyms and terms which can at times be confusing to get your head around. We at Mosaic aim to make things as easy as possible for you, and helping to understand terminology is no different! Take a look at some of the terms…
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