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Allowances as an evolve Foster Parent
Whilst money shouldn’t be your biggest motivator for fostering, we know it is a factor when considering a professional role, and fostering is no exception. Fostering allowances vary greatly depending on: evolve’s minimum fostering allowance is £460 per child per week and can increase to up to £950 if you care for a parent and […]
Read ArticleTransferring fostering services
All foster parents can transfer fostering services. Transferring fostering services isn’t uncommon, particularly if current foster parents feel they are not getting the right support, training or supervision from their own service. For whatever reason you wish to transfer to evolve, rest assured your well-being, and that of those in your care, remains our main […]
Read ArticleCan I foster as part of the LGBTQIA+ community
Yes! Your gender or sexual orientation should never hold you back from fostering. Fostering with evolve is open to everyone, no matter gender, religion, ethnicity or sexuality. The Skills and Experienced Needed for Fostering There are many skills and experience that we look for in foster parents, these are not impacted by any sexual orientation. […]
Read ArticleFoster parent roles and responsibilities
With parenting there are lots of responsibilities, the same can be said for foster parenting. There isn’t an exhaustive list for any foster parent role and its responsibilities but the team here at evolve have outlined the main focus of the role and its responsibilities below to give you a better understanding of what is […]
Read Articleevolve’s partnership with Dynamic Sports Coaching
A ‘traditional’ classroom doesn’t usually fit every child, particularly those with trauma. That is why we have partnered with Dynamic Sports Coaching Ltd, a leading Kent based organisation, whose focus is to encourage primary school children to lead a more active lifestyle through participation across several sporting activities. They deliver fun and engaging sessions to […]
Read ArticleWhy evolve is doing things differently in our communities
Working with charities and voluntary services is a good way for businesses to share their social value and take ‘corporate responsibilities’ seriously. For some, this is a case of donating sporadically to charities. Donating money is great; charities can’t function without it. But it would be so easy to share the money and be […]
Read Articleevolve Partnership with The Young Lives Foundation
Society doesn’t seem to give our children and young people enough credit. They’re usually much smarter than we are, they see things we miss and have lived experiences we haven’t. At evolve, a child-centred approach is at the core of everything we do. Whilst we have decades of experience, each child is unique and deserves […]
Read ArticleFoster care bedroom requirements in the UK
A common question asked by prospective foster parents looking to join evolve Therapeutic Fostering is whether they need a spare room to foster. The answer to this question is yes, you do need a spare bedroom to be eligible to foster in the UK. Likewise, one of the first questions asked by the evolve team […]
Read ArticleCan I foster as a single parent?
Yes! Your relationship status should never hold you back from fostering. The team here at evolve looks at every application we receive from potential foster parents and we do our best to assist you with your wish to be a foster parent. Do I need any specific skills or experience to foster as a single […]
Read ArticleFoster parents aren’t superheroes
Foster parents aren’t superheroes; they’re human. Being a foster parent takes a certain type of skill, but they don’t possess superpowers. Nothing should belittle the very hard work, dedication and selflessness it takes to work with children and Young People, without the added layer of those with care experience. But these are very human attributes. […]
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