Mosaic Foster Care
Supportive (Respite) Care in Fostering: What It Is, How It Works and Why It Matters
When people hear the term respite care in fostering, they can sometimes picture something clinical or disruptive. At Mosaic Foster Care, we call it supportive care because that is what it is meant to be – a positive, planned layer of support around the child, the foster parents and the whole household. It is not about stepping away from a…
Read MoreI’m Still Fostering at 72 – Why Age Is No Barrier to Becoming a Foster Carer
Helping children recover from trauma as a foster parent takes a certain sort of person. They are required to wear many hats – mentor, advocate, friend – all while navigating the many and varied needs of their foster child. For that reason, at Mosaic Foster Care we have many different types of people and family set-ups who, as foster parents, deliver the care vulnerable young people need to…
Read MoreWhat Is Step-Down Fostering? And Why Mosaic Is So Effective At It
For children in residential care, the goal is not to stay there indefinitely. Residential homes play an important role in keeping young people safe at moments of crisis but they are not usually where a child will thrive in the long term. When the time is right, the next step is to transition from a…
Read MoreWhat Happens To Foster Children When They Turn 18? Staying Put – And Why It Matters For Long-Term Fostering
A common fear for people considering fostering is that they will become too emotionally attached to a child who then has to move on. And it’s often an influencing factor for people considering whether to adopt a child or foster. People thinking about becoming foster parents regularly ask us the same question: “What happens to…
Read MoreTherapy, Community And Financial support – Why People Choose Long-Term Fostering Over Adoption
Immediate access to therapy, financial benefits and professional support packages offered by fostering agencies like Mosaic Foster Care are attracting adopters to consider long-term fostering as a more viable alternative. The initial dilemma is straightforward – adoption promises legal guardianship but that comes with limited post-adoption help, eroded in recent years by significant reductions to…
Read MoreMosaic Foster Care shortlisted for The Children in Care gong at the 2025 Children & Young People Now Awards
We’re delighted to share the news that Essex-based Mosaic Foster Care has been shortlisted for The Children in Care gong at the 2025 Children & Young People Now Awards. The awards, now in their 20th year, celebrate innovation and showcase outstanding practice across the children’s services sector. They shine a spotlight on organisations making a…
Read MoreDo Foster Carers Pay Tax? Your Questions Answered
Foster carers often ask us here at Mosaic Foster Care whether their fostering income counts as taxable. The answer depends on your allowances, expenses, and the HMRC scheme you use. Here’s a clear guide to the most common questions foster parents have about tax, benefits and National Insurance. Do foster carers pay tax on their…
Read MoreFoster Parents Pay UK – Understanding Foster Care Allowances & Payments
How much do foster parents get paid? The reality is that foster care payments vary widely across the country, creating a postcode lottery in which some foster carers receive significantly more financial support than others. Foster care pay often consists of two main elements: Foster Care Allowances. These payments cover the cost of caring for…
Read MoreA 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…
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