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Use the guides for prospective foster carers below to help you decide whether fostering children is right for you. Want to know more?
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Resources
Find all sorts of practical tools & free resources to help you on your fostering journey.
Free fostering resources
Download guides, toolkits, and other resources for every step of your fostering journey - for free!
Popular Fostering Resources
ABC Chart for Challenging Behaviour: Free Template
A handy little chart to help you navigate challenging behaviour.
Free Fostering Courses
Brush up your skills with our free fostering courses.
Which Type of Fostering Is Right for You? Checklist
Try our interactive checklist to help you reflect on which typ of fostering might suit you.
Guides for Foster Carers
Helpful guides & articles packed with tips to make fostering that little bit easier.
How To Spot The Signs Of ADHD In Your Foster Child
Early identification can unlock the right strategies and interventions for success
The PACE Approach
The evidence-based method helping foster families create safety, connection, and healing
Budget-Friendly Family Days Out In The North West
Affordable activities the whole family will love, from Manchester to the Lake District
How To Encourage A Foster Child With Their Reading
Creating positive reading experiences that account for trauma, gaps, and learning differences
Fostering With Birth Children
What to consider, how to prepare, and why your children can be your greatest allies
Free downloads for foster carers
Helpful tools and resources, ready to download whenever you need them.
Guides for Prospective Foster Carers
Advice and practical information to help you take the first step
Fostering Stories
Read inspiring stories from our foster carers and families.
Which Type Of Fostering Is Right For Me?
Explore the many ways you can make a difference and see which fostering path feels right for you.
Allowance & Benefits
Understand the financial support and perks available to foster carers.
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Whenever we face challenges, Olive Branch has been amazing, there’s always someone on call. Just to know that we have someone from our support network available is so reassuring.
— Lyndsey, foster carer
Fostering Resources FAQs
Yes! All our guides, downloads, and tools are completely free for foster carers, families, and young people.
Not at all. Whether you’re already fostering, just thinking about it, or part of a fostering family, these resources are here for you.
Absolutely. Feel free to pass them on to anyone who might find them helpful, including other carers, friends or teachers.
They’ll cover a lot, but fostering is unique to every family. If you have more questions, we’re just a call away.
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