Fostering Blog

Are you ready to discover some great locations for a family day out? Check out our list below to discover a whole host of things to do with your foster children during the school holidays!   How to keep your kids active and entertained during the school summer holidays If you’re looking for things to do … Top 7 Family-Friendly Parks in the Midlands for a Perfect Day Out

Meet Sarah, a single foster mum in the West Midlands. Sarah has been fostering with Clifford House for four years. Her three children, aged 5, 16 and 18, are growing up in a home which fosters and find it to be a rewarding, exciting, and sometimes challenging experience.   Sarah proudly shares how fostering has enriched … The Power of Fostering as a Family

Here at Clifford House, we’re proud to support our dedicated community of foster parents and their families. We understand how important it is for our foster parents to feel supported through every aspect of their journey with us. We do this by offering top-quality training, building relationships within our local community and by supporting our … How we’re investing in the future of our foster parents at Clifford House

As January approaches, people around the county begin to make resolutions of what they want to achieve in the new year. These resolutions may include taking a family holiday or moving house. However, one resolution you should consider is starting your fostering journey. Whether you’re in a committed relationship, a single household, an empty nester, … 6 Reasons to Start Your Fostering Journey in 2024

The Christmas holidays are fast approaching, and for many, it is a time of excitement, good cheer and fabulous memories, but for a new fostering family, it may not be so cut and dry. While the holidays can still be wonderful, there are some caveats to be mindful of now that you have a new … Celebrating Christmas as a New Fostering Family 

Of the many things we are most proud of in the West Midlands, it would be our strong focus on family life and all that it entails. You can see this every year at Christmas with so many warm and inviting family activities, especially in counties like Warwickshire. Again, this year, you will find many … Things to Do This Christmas with Your Family in Warwickshire

Halloween is a time of year the kids can really get into. If you are fostering in the Worcestershire area and are looking for some fun things to do with your foster kids, there are plenty of things on offer. Enjoying occasions like Halloween can be a great way to bond with your foster children … Halloween Activities for Foster Children in Worcestershire

For anyone considering starting a career as a foster parent, this guide is for you. There are many benefits for your family unit when you decide to welcome a foster child into your home. It is a thoroughly rewarding journey that has positives for the whole family unit. While you are becoming established as a … Benefits of Fostering to Your Family

The first day of school can be scary for both the child and their parents, especially if you have a foster child. Every foster parent wants their child to have the best experience possible on their first day so they can feel fulfilled and integrated into their new community, and it’s possible if you prepare … How to Prepare Your Foster Child for the First Day of School

Every child and teenager needs family support, whether they themselves realise or admit that as fact. It’s common knowledge, though, that children do not always get what they deserve or need from their biological families. However, we can change that as a community. If you want to help the local children and young people as … Ways to Support Children and Young People in Coventry

If you live in the Birmingham area, the summer is a great time to take the family out and make some memories. There are lots of family-friendly places to go and things to do in the West Midlands, and if you have a foster child, then taking them out for an exciting summer day out … Keeping Kids Busy This Summer in Birmingham 

The West Midlands is home to some of the UK’s most picturesque walking spots, with an incredible range of wildlife and woodland. Whether you’re looking for a place for the whole family to visit, or you need a spot to relax and take a walk in nature, you can find a huge range of parks, … Some Of The Best Places To Walk In West Midlands