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Thinking about fostering and wondering why a spare room matters? 🛏️💭 We have put together a new blog that explains how a dedicated bedroom supports a young person’s safety, privacy and sense of belonging. carevisionsfostering.co.uk/community/ou... #FosteringScotland #CareVisions

What a night at the panto… it was behind us before we knew it!🎭 A huge thank you to Craig and @northlanarkshire.gov.uk for generously supporting us with tickets for our children to enjoy the brilliant Snow White 🍎 Creating opportunities like this truly makes a difference 💛 #Fostering

💭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. Full story here 👇 carevisionsfostering.co.uk/community/ou... #Fostering #FosterCare #CareVisions

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...

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...

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

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

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...

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

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...

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 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!

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...

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...

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

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-...

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

Supporting Children’s Development and Recovery Through Everyday Care - free registration available via: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1237237202... #CVProfessionalTalk

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

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... cc: @celcis.org

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...

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...

Some of our fantastic foster carers shared their valuable experiences in their role with @metro.co.uk metro.co.uk/2023/07/02/c...

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...