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Care Visions Fostering
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Changing the face of fostering through care experiences that inspire unique and fulfilling lives.
💭Thinking about fostering?
Our latest blog explores what foundations look like, from having a spare bedroom and a supportive network, to feeling settled in your own routines and commitments.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Lots of lives have been improved through our the commitment, love and support our carers give to children and their families.

A huge thank you, well done & congratulations to our carers who mark their 10 Year Anniversary. More from our celebration via: carevisionsfostering.co.uk/blogs/10-yea...
June 25, 2025 at 3:42 PM
The Fostering Panel provides independent oversight of the recruitment, assessment and review of foster carers and makes reasoned decisions on their suitability to foster. We are currently recruiting members for this panel. More info can be found at: carevisionsfostering.co.uk/blogs/recrui...
May 29, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Foster Care Fortnight's theme this year is 'The Power of Relationships'. Sharing this great example of one fostering family being supported by great relationships they've made to raise £1,165 for
@cashforkids.bsky.social
Well done, Wilma and the whole family! #FosterCareFortnight #FCF25
May 23, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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For#FCF25 we’re sharing example scenarios to highlight our resources about the right to continuing care for young people in foster care – Katie is almost 16 and worried about her Permanence Order ‘running out’ and what this will mean for her: buff.ly/00vHIhI
May 15, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Among their activities during #FCF25, @fosteringnet-scot.bsky.social are hosting an online event exploring their 2024 State of the Nations’ Foster Care findings - Scotland. It's open to all foster carers & services. 21st May 11am - more info and registration ⬇️

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/state-of-t...
State of the Nations’ Foster Care 2024: Spotlight on Scotland webinar
Explore the key findings for Scotland from the State of the Nations' Foster Care 2024 survey.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
May 14, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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We're excited to share our programme of events in Scotland for Foster Care Fortnight 2025! #FCF25 will run from 12-25 May with the theme The Power of Relationships. View the programme here: tinyurl.com/FCFprogramme
April 15, 2025 at 9:15 AM
What a great week it was in Maybole, South Ayrshire. A huge well done to everyone involved and all those who supported a pop-up charity shop, with a fantastic £1,100+ being raised for @cashforkids.bsky.social . Further update and (+hopefully big cheque picture) coming soon...
May 12, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Really good piece from BBC News: Luke and Rebecca opened up their home aged 28 and 29 - but when they first considered fostering two years earlier they had assumed they were too young. We welcome anyone over 25 to speak with us on fostering in Scotland. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
'We thought we were too young to be foster carers'
A couple say they want to dispel common misconceptions about fostering amid a shortage of care.
www.bbc.co.uk
April 23, 2025 at 10:56 AM
We hope that all who were celebrating had a lovely Easter! Here is how two of our many fantastic carers spent it - putting on an eggcellent day for their children and young people, featuring an egg hunt, egg and spoon race and a picnic 🥚🐰 . Thanks for all that you do!
April 23, 2025 at 10:47 AM
There is still time to register for free for this live online event from us all about fostering. Thurs 13/03/25, 7pm. Perfect for those thinking about fostering but want to know more before their next steps. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1256526788...
Fostering In Scotland Webinar - Your Fostering Questions Answered
Join us for a live, informative, yet informal conversation about fostering in Scotland. Ask any questions you might have about fostering.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
March 12, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Our own David King is co-hosting this online event. It features Edwina Grant, Chartered Psychologist, explaining how PACE—Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, & Empathy—can transform how you connect with and support children. Info & free registration via: carevisionsfostering.co.uk/care-visions...
February 28, 2025 at 10:22 AM
We are really pleased and inspired with the uptake for this event. There is still time to register for free at: eventbrite.co.uk/e/1237237202... . Open to anyone who has an interest or connection to working with children and young people. 27/2 19:00
Supporting Children’s Development and Recovery Through Everyday Care - free registration available via: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1237237202... #CVProfessionalTalk
February 24, 2025 at 3:41 PM
When supporting care experienced children & young people with their educational needs, a collaborative approach from all the team around the child is needed. Elaine McIntosh, Snr Manager(Education Services), chatted with us on the approach & her role. More: carevisionsfostering.co.uk/educational-...
February 21, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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Today is the 10th annual CARE DAY, the world’s biggest celebration of children and young people with lived experience of care. It began in 2016, coordinated by the 5 Nations, 1 Voice alliance of leading children’s charities across the UK and Ireland.

www.voypic.org/careday
February 21, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Supporting Children’s Development and Recovery Through Everyday Care - free registration available via: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1237237202... #CVProfessionalTalk
February 11, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Caring Scotland is a new listening project the National Theatre of Scotland is working on to bring together care experienced people’s stories in an artistic and interactive way 📖 🎨

If you work with a young person who would be interested, find out more: https://buff.ly/4g4uWJE
February 11, 2025 at 12:50 PM
The first CV Professional Talk on Supporting Children’s Development and Recovery Through Everyday Care takes place 27th Feb, 7pm. Feat. Dr. Laura Steckley & host Humphrey Hawksley. Ideal for professionals & caregivers. Free registration via: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/supporting...
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Supporting Children’s Development and Recovery Through Everyday Care
Join award-winning Author & Journalist, Humphrey Hawksley in conversation with Dr. Laura Steckley, Sr. Lecturer - University of Strathclyde
www.eventbrite.co.uk
February 7, 2025 at 1:49 PM
CV Family Talk invites you to join this talk where Edwina Grant, an Independent Chartered Psychologist explains how PACE—Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, and Empathy—can transform the way you connect with and support your child. Register for free at: carevisionsfostering.co.uk/care-visions...
February 4, 2025 at 4:34 PM
How fostering can continue to support young people through Continuing Care from @heraldscotland.bsky.social
Thanks to our carers Christine and Joe, and young person William for sharing their story.

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2458515...
How continuing care in fostering is offering a safety net for foster kids
Any eligible young person who is looked after in foster, kinship or residential care can now benefit from Continuing Care under the Children and…
www.heraldscotland.com
January 31, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Some of our fantastic foster carers shared their valuable experiences in their role with @metro.co.uk

metro.co.uk/2023/07/02/c...
'One foster child behaved like an adult as she'd had to parent her mum'
Foster families share their stories of what it's like to look after someone else's child.
metro.co.uk
January 31, 2025 at 4:05 PM
To have a chat with us on fostering and how it can make a difference to children and young people across Scotland, please visit us at: carevisionsfostering.co.uk/request-info...
January 31, 2025 at 4:02 PM