Our Josh has thoroughly enjoyed getting stuck into books during lockdown, as many others have too. Here are just some of Josh’s favourite reads below: Have you had a share-a-book scheme in your local community? So many have been popping up due to libraries in lockdown.  Please share with us your favourite reads that have […]

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 […]

???? ???? 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 […]

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 […]

“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)

Our Emma has shared how she is feeling in this confusing world, in her mind aged 14. Click here to read Emma’s work. 

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 […]

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/  

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 […]