Why do I want to foster?

Why do I want to foster?

People decide to become foster carers for lots of reasons but there is one main one: they want to make a difference in a child’s life. Some are parents who have done a good job with their own children and see no reason why they can’t be role models for foster children.

What does being in foster care mean?

Foster care (also known as out-of-home care) is a temporary service provided by States for children who cannot live with their families. Foster care can also refer to placement settings such as group homes, residential care facilities, emergency shelters, and supervised independent living.

Why do you want to work in foster care?

Five Great Reasons to Work in Foster Care

1. You care about the welfare of children and families, and you want to help them.
2. Getting paid to help people change their lives for the better is like getting paid twice.
3. You enjoy being challenged.
4. The profession needs you.
5. You enjoy investing in longer-term goals.

Can fostering be a job?

Fostering is a full-time job. So, when people ask “can fostering be a full-time job?” – the answer is most definitely, yes. Fostering is a career and often, foster carers are reluctant to jeopardise the stability and security of the home they offer to a foster child by being distracted by another job.

Is Bluelight card free?

Powered by Blue Light Card, Blue Light Tickets allows venues, sports teams, attractions, festivals and concerts to give free tickets to NHS and/or Emergency Service staff to say thank you. Importantly, this is a free service for both the member and the organisations providing the free tickets!

Where can I use my Blue Light Card 2020?

Who can have a Blue Light Card?

• NHS.
• Police Service.
• Ambulance Service.
• Fire Service.
• HM Prison Service/HMPPS.
• NHS Dental Practice.
• HM Armed Forces.
• MoD Civil Servant, Fire Service, Police.