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Stay Connected: Your Hub for the Latest Fostering News and Events

Welcome to Mosaic Foster Care’s latest news and blogs, your trusted resource for all fostering news and events. Whether you're a prospective foster parent seeking guidance or an experienced foster family looking for community connections, you’ll find valuable insights, helpful tips, and up-to-date information right here.

Our fostering news covers essential topics like therapeutic fostering techniques, updates on UK fostering regulations, financial advice for foster parents, and inspiring foster care success stories. By regularly checking this page, you'll stay informed about Mosaic's upcoming fostering events, including virtual and in-person information sessions, training workshops, and community gatherings designed to support foster parents at every stage of their journey.

At Mosaic Foster Care, we're dedicated to offering comprehensive, therapeutic foster care and supporting our foster families through rapid, responsive guidance. Our blogs provide practical advice on responding to behaviour challenges, understanding trauma-informed care, and maintaining emotional resilience as a foster parent.

Don't miss announcements for our accredited therapeutic training sessions, fostering conferences, and special events throughout Essex, Suffolk, Northamptonshire, Hertfordshire, Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Milton Keynes, and Cheltenham. Stay connected with the Mosaic community and be among the first to hear about fostering news and events that can enhance your fostering experience and help you provide nurturing, stable homes for children in need.

Bookmark this page and visit regularly to ensure you don't miss important fostering updates. If you’re considering fostering or have questions about the therapeutic foster care journey, speak directly with our experienced Mosaic foster parents

Mosaic Foster Care Annual Conference

The Mosaic Foster Care Annual Conference – a day celebrating our fostering community with learning, laughter and honest reflection

It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces – and to welcome some new ones – at the Mosaic Foster Care Annual Conference at The Rayleigh Club golf resort in Essex.   As every year, the aim of the 2025...
Reflective Practice

From Reflection to Relationship: Embedding Reflective Practice Across A Therapeutic Fostering Community 

By Greg De Smidt, Registered Fostering Manager, Mosaic Foster Care  Why reflection matters now more than ever  Fostering has always required courage, empathy and extraordinary patience. But as the needs of children in care become increasingly complex, our profession is...
Commissioners Conference

Reflecting On The Commissioners Conference: Transforming Therapeutic Support For Children In Care 

By Andre Palmer, Director, Mosaic Foster Care  Recently, I had the pleasure of attending the Commissioners Conference: Transforming the Commissioning of Therapeutic Support for Children in Care in Birmingham on behalf of Mosaic Foster Care.  It was an incredibly inspiring...
Foster carer allowance vs fee

Foster carer allowance vs fee – know the difference 

Why this distinction matters: When it comes to fostering, the decision to open your home to a child is driven by care, compassion and the desire to make a difference. But let's be honest - understanding how the financial side...
Aly Thompson

Aly Thompson Qualifies As A Psychodynamic Psychotherapist: A Milestone for Mosaic

We are thrilled to announce Mosaic’s clinical lead Aly Thompson has qualified in one of the most rigorous and demanding forms of psychological training available in the UK.  Aly has qualified as a Psychodynamic Psychotherapist through the Association for Psychodynamic Practice...
Is Fostering Financially Viable In 2026

Is Fostering Financially Viable In 2026? 

You don’t choose to become a foster carer for the money. But let’s be honest, you can’t ignore the financial side either.  In 2025, with household budgets squeezed, childcare costs rising, and the cost of living still biting, many would-be...
How Much Do Foster Carers Get Paid

How Much Do Foster Carers Get Paid In Essex And Suffolk? 

Becoming a foster carer is so much more than a career decision. It’s a life-changing commitment that transforms lives, both for the child and the family that welcomes them.   But one of the most common (and entirely fair) questions we’re...
Children & Young People Now Awards 2025

Mosaic 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...
Transform Trauma Oxford

Beyond Talk Therapy: What We Learned at Transform Trauma Oxford 

Recently, our Director Andre Palmer and Practice Manager Jenna Pearman joined other members of the Mosaic team for three days at Transform Trauma Oxford alongside 4,000 other professionals – to better understand how to help people heal from trauma.  They...
Cost Of Living Crisis

Fostering And The Cost Of Living Crisis: What Support Is Available?

Energy bills that just won’t stop climbing. Weekly food shops that cost more and fill less. For families across the UK, the cost-of-living crisis is a lot more than a headline – it’s a daily strain.   And for foster parents,...
Foster Allowance

Make Your Foster Allowance Go Further – Money-Saving Tips 

Fostering, for all the good things about it, is not immune to the cost-of-living crunch.   Shoes that simply vanish overnight, steepling heating bills every winter, the school trip to Barcelona – your foster allowance can feel like it disappears faster...
Do Foster Carers Pay Tax?

Do 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...
Foster Carer Tax Relief

The Complete Guide To Foster Carer Tax Relief 

For anyone – not just foster parents – the word “tax” is readily associated with confusion, stress and panic. Every year, foster parents across the UK wonder:  “Do I need to file a tax return?” “Is my fostering income taxable?” “What on...
Claiming Benefits While Fostering

Claiming Benefits While Fostering – What You Need To Know 

For many foster carers, one of the biggest sources of confusion is benefits. Can you still claim them? Does the fostering allowance count as income? And how do the rules differ between different types of support?  At Mosaic Foster Care,...
Mosaic Banners (21)

Meet Tyler May: The Youth Support Worker Helping Girls Reclaim Their Spark 

At Mosaic Foster Care, our ethos has always been to provide foster parents with the very highest level of support we are capable of providing.  That pledge also extends to the children. Their welfare is paramount and that means seeing...

About Mosaic Foster Care

Mosaic Foster Care is a leading fostering agency specialising in long-term therapeutic foster care across Essex, Suffolk, Northamptonshire, Hertfordshire, Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Milton Keynes, and Cheltenham. Committed to the stability and emotional wellbeing of foster children and families, Mosaic offers rapid therapeutic support, comprehensive accredited training, and 24/7 personalised guidance. To learn more about starting your fostering journey with Mosaic or to speak with our experienced foster parents, contact us today.

Helping Answer Your Fostering Questions

Below, you'll find answers to some of the most common questions we receive about fostering news and events. If you don't see your question here, please feel free to reach out to us anytime by phone, chat, or email, we're always here to help.

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We regularly update our fostering news and events page with fresh blogs, upcoming events, and important fostering updates. Be sure to check back frequently for the latest news and resources.

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