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Becoming a Mentor for other Foster Carers | Fostering UK
I'm a short term foster carer in the UK and in this video I share the support I've been offering to other foster carers whilst I haven't got any foster children myself.
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Hi 👋🏼 I'm Sara, a UK mum and Foster Carer based in a small English town near Liverpool.
I am a solo mum to my 17 year old son, an ex primary school teacher and childminder and in 2018 I became a Foster Parent.
I am a short term foster mum providing a warm, loving home for children in need.
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Offering support to other Foster Carers | Foster Carer Vlog | Fostering
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I'm a short term foster carer in the UK and in this video I share the support I've been offering to other foster carers whilst I haven't got any foster children myself. Offering support to other Foster Carers | Foster Carer Vlog | Fostering SHOP THE VIDEO 🛍 SHOP MY PRODUCTS 🛍 👦🏼 Foster Child Life Story Book etsy.me/2YBuTmX 👚 Parent/Fostering Store bit.ly/etsyGA Foster Carer Journal amzn.to/3A2...
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Foster Care Life Story Book Template Printable SHOP THE VIDEO 🛍 Get the Life Story Book bit.ly/3FItM7h Etsy Store for more products bit.ly/etsyGA Foster Carer Journal amzn.to/3A29xM1 🏬 Amazon StoreFront for products I love amzn.to/2WTcr3v SOCIALS 💬 📷 Instagram : thefosteringdiaries 👥 Facebook : TheFosteringDiaries SUPPORT 🥰 🎗 Patreon www.patreon.com/GreenoidAdventur...
The Day My Foster Child Gets Adopted | The Fostering Diaries
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The Day My Foster Child Gets Adopted | The Fostering Diaries
Bridging a Child to Adoption from Foster Care | My Experience as a Foster Carer
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Bridging a Child to Adoption from Foster Care | My Experience as a Foster Carer
My Experience of Bridging Children to Long Term Foster Care from Short Term Foster Care
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My Experience of Bridging Children to Long Term Foster Care from Short Term Foster Care
John Lewis Christmas Advert 2022 | A Foster Carers Reaction
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John Lewis Christmas Advert 2022 | A Foster Carers Reaction
5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Foster Carer | The Fostering Diaries
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5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Foster Carer | The Fostering Diaries
What Makes a Good Foster Parent? | The Fostering Diaries
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What Makes a Good Foster Parent? | The Fostering Diaries
Foster Care Placement Call Behind the Scenes The Fostering Diaries
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Foster Care Placement Call Behind the Scenes The Fostering Diaries
The Children Have Gone - What Now? Will I Continue to Foster? The Fostering Diaries
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The Children Have Gone - What Now? Will I Continue to Foster? The Fostering Diaries
Bridging Process | Packing the kids stuff | Placement Ending | The Fostering Diaries
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Bridging Process | Packing the kids stuff | Placement Ending | The Fostering Diaries
Placement Ending | The Kids are Moving On | Emotional Rollercoaster | The Fostering Diaries
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Placement Ending | The Kids are Moving On | Emotional Rollercoaster | The Fostering Diaries
Day in the Life of a Single Foster Carer with a Sibling Group of 3 | The Fostering Diaries DitL
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Day in the Life of a Single Foster Carer with a Sibling Group of 3 | The Fostering Diaries DitL
The Ideal Night time Routine for Children | Toddler Bedtime Routine
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The Ideal Night time Routine for Children | Toddler Bedtime Routine
DitL Single Foster Mum with Sibling Group of 3 | The Fostering Diaries
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DitL Single Foster Mum with Sibling Group of 3 | The Fostering Diaries
Day in the Life of a Foster Carer with Sibling Group | DitL Foster Mom
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Day in the Life of a Foster Carer with Sibling Group | DitL Foster Mom
What Age Range Should I Foster? | Fostering Advice | Foster Care
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What Age Range Should I Foster? | Fostering Advice | Foster Care
Foster Mom Day in the Life | Sibling Group | Annual Review Paperwork, Contact, Social Worker Visit
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Foster Mom Day in the Life | Sibling Group | Annual Review Paperwork, Contact, Social Worker Visit
How to Write Foster Care Daily Diaries | Fostering Daily Journal Log
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How to Write Foster Care Daily Diaries | Fostering Daily Journal Log
A Week in the Life of a Foster Mum | Foster Care | Contact, Appointments, Meetings | Fostering UK
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A Week in the Life of a Foster Mum | Foster Care | Contact, Appointments, Meetings | Fostering UK
Online Safety For Kids | Keeping Children Safe Online | Fostering UK
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Online Safety For Kids | Keeping Children Safe Online | Fostering UK
Day in the Life of a Foster Carer | Emergency Placement Sibling Group | Fostering DitL
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Day in the Life of a Foster Carer | Emergency Placement Sibling Group | Fostering DitL
First Week of New Foster Placement with 3 Siblings | Foster Care
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First Week of New Foster Placement with 3 Siblings | Foster Care
A New Emergency Foster Placement | Sibling Group | Foster Care UK
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A New Emergency Foster Placement | Sibling Group | Foster Care UK
Foster Parent on the Vacancy List | Receiving Placement Calls | Fostering
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Foster Parent on the Vacancy List | Receiving Placement Calls | Fostering
Foster Carer Weekly Routine with 3 Children from Different Families | Fostering Real Life Experience
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Foster Carer Weekly Routine with 3 Children from Different Families | Fostering Real Life Experience
Getting a Placement Call for Emergency Foster Placement | Foster Carer Vlog
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Getting a Placement Call for Emergency Foster Placement | Foster Carer Vlog
Happy New Year 🎆 Going back on the Placement Vacancy List | Foster Care UK
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Happy New Year 🎆 Going back on the Placement Vacancy List | Foster Care UK
Getting Back into Routines after Foster Child Leaves | Fostering
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Getting Back into Routines after Foster Child Leaves | Fostering

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @debbiedowner99
    @debbiedowner99 5 днів тому

    Our prayers are with you. 🙏

  • @helenbaker5195
    @helenbaker5195 Місяць тому

    Nice honest opinion x

  • @hayleyhooker5528
    @hayleyhooker5528 2 місяці тому

    Hello Just wondering if your still doing videos and still fostering?

  • @georgia1932
    @georgia1932 2 місяці тому

    Well I wouldn’t get past that first question. I didn’t have a good childhood 😢 I feel it would be to many red flags for me to be passed x

  • @extrememinimalism
    @extrememinimalism 2 місяці тому

    i left a parent and child placement last year. would you ever consider doing that?

  • @sadiaahmad9084
    @sadiaahmad9084 3 місяці тому

    You are just absolutely amazing! I’m on the very start of my Fostering journey and your videos are the most useful in the entire UA-cam network! No other foster carer goes in to as much detail and covers all the minutest of details. Thank you SO much.

  • @SarahAmin-jl1bz
    @SarahAmin-jl1bz 3 місяці тому

    Hi ..any advice on home insurance for foster parents? I've had a few outlandish quotes !!

  • @brendasmith4220
    @brendasmith4220 4 місяці тому

    what if your chronically ill can u still foster one child i got adopted at age 2 i loved my foster parent grew up with them i just wanna do that for kids i cant have a kid of my own

  • @butterbean5544
    @butterbean5544 4 місяці тому

    Thank you so much for these videos, the are so helpful!! Ive watched nearly every one now.

  • @cemalinannesi1258
    @cemalinannesi1258 4 місяці тому

    Experienced exactly the same some weeks before. 😂😢

  • @2sqnbandit379
    @2sqnbandit379 4 місяці тому

    Don’t do it. The little bastards are vermin that will wreck your house.

  • @qaiseryaqoob91
    @qaiseryaqoob91 5 місяців тому

    Congratulations, brilliant you deserve it, I have few questions please ,😊 1: Did you took training for becoming a foster carer? 2: I am health care worker, can I become a foster carer? 3: Do you think that foster carer is an independent job Just you are only yourself at home OR still you are working under someone Nurses,seniors staff, managers? Please reply I will appreciate 😊

  • @louisetooze6076
    @louisetooze6076 5 місяців тому

    Lovely to see a new video

  • @createthelifeyoulove3758
    @createthelifeyoulove3758 5 місяців тому

    Hey there, my husband and I are applying to become respite foster carers with our local LA. I just wanted to ask if you’re out under pressure or pushed into doing care etc. We don’t want to do full time care however we do want to help other families where we can. Like you we love to travel and know that this can be very restrictive as full time carers

    • @createthelifeyoulove3758
      @createthelifeyoulove3758 5 місяців тому

      Would love some advice

    • @thefosteringdiaries
      @thefosteringdiaries 5 місяців тому

      Good for you beginning the journey. I think if you make it clear from the outset what your intentions are with fostering there should be no pressure put on you. I’ve always said I would never do long term fostering and when I started fostering I’d get a few queries about long term but I just made my position clear - it’s not something I will do (I enjoy my independent travel too much ☺️) I’m sure you’ll get asked for more occasionally as foster carers are obviously in such demand so they like to put it out there to anyone who could help but as long as you’re clear with what you will and won’t accept I’ve always found who I foster with to be very understanding. I hope that helps and good luck in your journey

  • @ajs8186
    @ajs8186 5 місяців тому

    I really miss your video’s but it’s exciting to see the renovations are finally under way!

    • @thefosteringdiaries
      @thefosteringdiaries 5 місяців тому

      Thanks, I miss making them 😢 hopefully the renos move quickly now so I can get back to fostering and making videos

  • @sophieunderwood6335
    @sophieunderwood6335 5 місяців тому

    Ooo are you back!? Is there a long video? I can only see the short snap?

    • @thefosteringdiaries
      @thefosteringdiaries 5 місяців тому

      No not back really. I’m just turning some old videos into shorts 🤣 house renos still preventing me from fostering 😢

    • @sophieunderwood6335
      @sophieunderwood6335 5 місяців тому

      Awww that’s a shame! Hope you do come back! Been watching yours through my form F assessment! Go to panel in a couple of weeks 🙂🙂🙂 hope the renovations are going well 🙂🙂🙂

    • @thefosteringdiaries
      @thefosteringdiaries 5 місяців тому

      @@sophieunderwood6335 yes 👍 I’ll be back! As soon as the renos are done - slow progress!! Good luck with panel - hope all goes well

  • @kendrac886
    @kendrac886 5 місяців тому

    I've missed you! I started back from the beginning and have been rewatching your fostering series. Wish you the best in the bridging process ❤

  • @CanChikMay
    @CanChikMay 5 місяців тому

    For the january to april,bit arent you an emergency placement? In canada thats usually under 3 months…sometimes six, but could also be two nights…

  • @SelenaY.1331
    @SelenaY.1331 6 місяців тому

    As a former youth myself- I aged out in 2018 this title seems uneducated and unwelcoming. Maybe a new video title but of course it's simply my perspective. Overall listening to the video is helpful. I'll say if a foster parent sends a holiday card to a foster youth or a youth who aged out would be nice to have a meaningful message in the card because with my foster parent I have given thoughtful written cards to my former foster parent but when they send me birthday/Christmas card they were not thoughtful. They only written "happy birthday or Merry Christmas". It was a slap in the face.

    • @thefosteringdiaries
      @thefosteringdiaries 5 місяців тому

      I’d love for you to shed some light on how the video title is ‘uneducated and unwelcoming’ - it’s literally what the video is about. What would your suggestion be for a more educated and welcoming title?

  • @allanahmae6612
    @allanahmae6612 6 місяців тому

    How long did the whole process take? X

  • @roxannewestern3681
    @roxannewestern3681 8 місяців тому

    I was just wondering do you get money before they come to buy the stuff for them when you know they are coming? X

  • @kaellarosenberg421
    @kaellarosenberg421 8 місяців тому

    Can we meet the baby’s atuel mun.

  • @Hellybob
    @Hellybob 8 місяців тому

    Sorry can I ask what do you mean about the social workers asking you to do specific things? Thank you

  • @Motivation2Wellness5457
    @Motivation2Wellness5457 9 місяців тому

    Many thanks for this video. It’s really informative

  • @sarahpearcey7007
    @sarahpearcey7007 9 місяців тому

    Hi Sarah.. Ive just come across your channel which is brilliant. Myself and Husband are contemplating fostering. So i have a million questions!!! But one question i was wondering if you dont mind me asking you is. Do you have as many meetings etc in a week if you do long term than short term fostering? Thanks so much for such an informative channel. Sarah xxx

  • @uklife1628
    @uklife1628 9 місяців тому

    But the child allowance does not pay energy bill do they ?

  • @TheDelfred
    @TheDelfred 10 місяців тому

    Blackpool foster carer here. Been following your videos for a while 🎉 I'm x4 under 7 atmo. Absolute madness 😅 keep up the good work 👣🎃

    • @thefosteringdiaries
      @thefosteringdiaries 10 місяців тому

      4 under 7! 😳 you’re even madder than me! 😂 thanks for watching and u keep up the good work yourself - you’re doing amazing! 💕

  • @ImCuteButNotS3xy
    @ImCuteButNotS3xy 10 місяців тому

    hi we just started .. just had my first worker coming to the house to talk with us. and a lot of work to be done in the house and gardens which will take about 2 months to complete I hope then we can move forward and start everything

    • @thefosteringdiaries
      @thefosteringdiaries 10 місяців тому

      Oh wow, exciting! Hope you’re getting along getting all the work done 💕

  • @ImCuteButNotS3xy
    @ImCuteButNotS3xy 10 місяців тому

    hi im just about to sub to you ... i have just had my home assessment done and yeah alot of things to change and / or alter and alot of things need doing in house and garden we still need the medical assessment done and all other stuff but i have so many questions that i couldnt think of during our meet up with the lady that came to visit us would you be willing to help me a lil ?

    • @thefosteringdiaries
      @thefosteringdiaries 10 місяців тому

      Hi, sorry I’ve just seen your comment. Of course I can help in any way I can, best thing is to message me on Instagram - thefosteringdiaries

    • @ImCuteButNotS3xy
      @ImCuteButNotS3xy 10 місяців тому

      hi i dont use insta i only use this as i hate social media as a rule lol guess im old enugh to say that lol@@thefosteringdiaries

  • @shareenb3642
    @shareenb3642 11 місяців тому

    Fellow solo foster carer here 👋🏾Miss your videos Sara. Can you give us an update on your fostering or home renovations. Hope you’re well x

  • @KaylaMcNeilPhotography
    @KaylaMcNeilPhotography 11 місяців тому

    Thank you for your videos. Really encouraging ❤️

  • @teresaschaeffer7323
    @teresaschaeffer7323 11 місяців тому

    If they didn't get paid a single penny, it would stop a lot of the abuse because then people would be doing it with only love towards the child(ren).

    • @kvt-cg3og
      @kvt-cg3og 9 місяців тому

      Meanwhile, in real life…

    • @thefosteringdiaries
      @thefosteringdiaries 5 місяців тому

      I love the kids I care for and I’m a great foster carer but if I didn’t get paid I simply couldn’t do it. I’m a single person and taking care of the children is a 24hr thing - how do u suggest I pay my mortgage, bills and put food on the table without being paid from fostering?

  • @katewells7670
    @katewells7670 Рік тому

    This is an IFA carer I,m sure but she's not going to tell us how much she earns per week (around £600 per child) In addition she gets money for clothing, holiday money etc. I'm not blaming the carer. The IFA directors charge local authorities an enormous amount to cover all expenses so they don't have to pay anything. The IFA's have privatised fostering and their carers don't realise that the funding comes from local authorities. It means that LAs who have been under resourced for many years, are now even more depleted because all of this money they have to pay the IFAs

    • @thefosteringdiaries
      @thefosteringdiaries 10 місяців тому

      Firstly, I agree with everything you say about IFA verses LA. It’s one of my biggest bug bearers about ‘the system’. Secondly, it’s odd to think you know who I foster for and state it with such conviction. Lastly, I’m a LA foster carer that doesn’t get anywhere near that amount of money per week per child.

  • @donnab1469
    @donnab1469 Рік тому

    I have been watching all your videos and think they are all really helpful. Not much out there re fostering in the UK as most of the UA-cam vlog videos seem to be American. Thank you for giving us an insight. We are just starting our application and your videos have really helped make up my mind that this is what I want to do. Will keep following, have subscribed ❤

  • @InspiringskyUk
    @InspiringskyUk Рік тому

    hi loving finding you videos just wondering how do u work out ur miliage for 3 kids ? x

  • @alixstubbs5949
    @alixstubbs5949 Рік тому

    Hi Sarah, have missed your fostering vloggs x

  • @ruthjames469
    @ruthjames469 Рік тому

    I don’t understand your predicament ?

  • @4my4blessings
    @4my4blessings Рік тому

    What is that chair called??

  • @4my4blessings
    @4my4blessings Рік тому

    Just looking into fostering and I think this is a fabulous resource!!!

  • @toniwilliams7193
    @toniwilliams7193 Рік тому

    What foster agency are you with? Thank you ❤

  • @toniwilliams7193
    @toniwilliams7193 Рік тому

    Please may I ask what the medical is like? If you have had anxiety in the past could this effect your chances? Thank you ❤

    • @thefosteringdiaries
      @thefosteringdiaries Рік тому

      I don’t think anxiety would effect your chances. My understanding is that as long as any illness/medical condition is being managed or it’s a past issue there shouldn’t be any problems. Your GP may just make a note of it on your medical.

  • @toniwilliams7193
    @toniwilliams7193 Рік тому

    If I share a room with my daughter now and we have her bedroom as spare is this allowed? Or is it one room per person in the house? Thank you 😊

    • @thefosteringdiaries
      @thefosteringdiaries Рік тому

      How old is your daughter? If she’s only young they will generally look at it that she will have her own room eventually so will see it that you don’t have a spare room to foster. You could still short term foster babies though

    • @toniwilliams7193
      @toniwilliams7193 Рік тому

      @@thefosteringdiaries my daughter is 5. Do you go through agency or La? Thank you for your reply

  • @nikmc150
    @nikmc150 Рік тому

    Been watching your videos for some time now- you are a real inspiration xx

  • @juliewoo_fostermummy5508
    @juliewoo_fostermummy5508 Рік тому

    Hi Sara, i'm so happy that you are fostering again, i have really missed your fostering vlogs! offering support to other foster carers is such a great idea i think that more LA'S should do that. Hope the house renovations are going well, will you be vlogging the progress? Hope you, Stephen and Lara are all keeping well🙂xx

  • @lauraparks7521
    @lauraparks7521 Рік тому

    Hi sarah lovely to see your video again, I have missed them. Hope ur keeping well. Xx

  • @CrazyMama75
    @CrazyMama75 Рік тому

    What is the best thing parents can do to support their children's wellbeing while in foster care?

  • @flowers6869
    @flowers6869 Рік тому

    Had a call yesterday my foster child would be leaving today at 12 oclock. There was no plan for it it just was courts decision, so last minute, but i agree quickerakes it easier as doesnt prolonge the sadness 😢

  • @flowers6869
    @flowers6869 Рік тому

    Thanks for your videosy foster child left me today, that strange empty feeling when i return home amd see the empty cot 😢

  • @jeaninekolasa8113
    @jeaninekolasa8113 Рік тому

    Congratulations! these videos are so great. Im going thru a process now to be respite for my own neices who are in foster care. you have inspired me to keep going! I think you will be a lovely foster carer. 🧡

  • @jeaninekolasa8113
    @jeaninekolasa8113 Рік тому

    thanks for sharing- you both seem lovely, and so glad it went well!