This blog is part of our family involved series, which explores how recognising and including the important people in a child’s life strengthens their sense of identity, belonging, and healing.
‘When you plant a lettuce and it doesn’t grow well, you don’t blame the lettuce. You look for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more
Let’s talk about something that doesn’t always get the attention it deserves in foster care: the big picture. Or more specifically, how kids are shaped by all the pieces of
If you’ve ever watched a child completely absorbed in a cardboard box spaceship, a tea party with invisible guests, or a Lego city that’s somehow both a zoo and a
Image by Back to the Bay. This week’s powerful Home and Away storyline introduces us to Cohen, a young boy whose life has been turned upside down after his mother,
Caring for children who’ve been through hard stuff isn’t always rainbows and warm fuzzies. There are moments (maybe whole weeks!) when it’s exhausting, confusing, and just plain hard. But there’s
When we talk about caring for children and young people who’ve experienced trauma, hurt, or instability, we often focus on what’s gone wrong: their behaviours, their struggles at school, or
Have you ever met a child who sees the world in a completely unique way? Maybe they notice details you’d never think twice about or they have an incredible ability
Fostering Developmental Growth: The Power of Trusting Relationships in Care Have you ever tried to help a young person who doesn’t trust you? It’s like trying to climb a mountain
Why Focusing on Development Really Matters in Foster Care If you’ve ever spent time with kids, you know that they all grow and learn at their own pace. But for
