Thinking about fostering and looking for an independent fostering agency (IFA) to join? It’s easy to join the Fusion Family! If you’re new to foster care, you must be assessed to ensure you are suitable for the role. You need to be over 21, have a spare bedroom in your home, and have enough time […]
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Our Easter Competition Winner Is…
???? ???? Foz and Hazel have a WINNER ???? ???? They decided whilst chilling in the sun this afternoon to find Foz’s Easter bonnet and put all the names in, whilst being very tempted to smash those eggs in their mouths, knowing full well they aren’t for Frogs or Dogs!!! ???????????? THE WINNER IS HARRIET […]
Children’s Mental Health & Parenting
Parents, guardians, and carers play a huge role in teaching children and young people how to understand and manage their emotions as they grow up. By openly discussing mental health and making it a normal part of daily conversations, parents can help to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health problems and build a positive, trusting […]
We are Celebrating Autism Week
“As a parent, you know your child best. Trust your instincts and don’t be afraid to ask questions and to challenge if required.” —Alison McBride (Autisum.Org)
Face your Problems by Emma
Our Emma has shared how she is feeling in this confusing world, in her mind aged 14. Click here to read Emma’s work.
What is a Care Leaver?
If you’re researching fostering, you may have come across the term ‘care leaver’. Generally, any young adult who has spent time in the care system, away from their family and birth parents, can be considered a care leaver. This applies whether they lived in a foster home with foster parents, in a children’s home, or […]
Let’s Talk Friendships
How to cope with the loss of a friendship is very difficult for us all. With our Young People having returned to the Education environment, being away from their friendship’s groups for a long time, dynamics may have changed and we can find ourselves lost. https://youngminds.org.uk/blog/how-to-cope-with-the-loss-of-a-friendship/
Sensitivity Spectrum
Come to their side and make room for their expressions. Click the image below to download.
Foster Carer Meaning Explained
What is foster care? Foster care is where a child or young person is placed in a foster home by the Local Authority where they will be cared for by a foster carer. The goal of foster care is to safeguard children who may be at risk for various reasons. They may be being neglected […]
Where is Foz?
Where is Foz? We’ve heard a rumour that Foz has had his Covid test, and is coming out of isolation in time for Easter. Fingers crossed! He has a huge surprise for us to share too….watch this space.