ISP provides the very best training and support to ensure our foster carers create a safe and nurturing environment for a child in care.
Tel: 0800 0857 989
Often, it's not until later in a young person's care journey that they look back and realise just how much of a positive impact their foster parents have had on them.
Debbie shares the heartwarming moment a young man she used to care for did just that π₯°
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Throughout the Summer holidays, we're still bringing you our weekly fostering information evenings - every Thursday at 7pm π
So if you fancy finding out a little more about this incredible career, then follow the link below to book an upcoming event π
https://t.co/BIn7JvyBgs
Who else is excited about Emma's ISP Fun Day tomorrow? ππ
We have so much fun planned for all our children and families, and we simply cannot wait to see everybody's LEGENDARY fancy dress costumes πΈ
See you all tomorrow!
Here are 5 grounding exercises you can try when a child in your care becomes dysregulated π
It's important to practice these when your child is in their regulated state, so they are familiar and accessible when in fight or flight π
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Debbie explains the wonderful moment when a young person starts to finally feel comfortable in your home π₯°
Watch the full interview here:
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With a fostering career that's spanned over two and a half decades, Debbie and Jake have always felt supported by ISP β¨
"Over the whole time that we've been with ISP, not once have we ever been left to deal with a situation"
Watch the full interview:
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The Untangled Project is a fantastic initiative that teaches foster parents how to properly care for Black hair and skin π
The project helps young people in care develop confidence, while celebrating their racial identity π
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βI didnβt want to separate the siblings. At first only two of the children came here and two went to another foster carer, but I could see how close the children were to each other and I wanted to keep thisβ
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Join us every Thursday at 7pm for an informative session where our incredible team share what it's like to foster and answer all you questions in a relaxed, no-pressure environment β¨
https://t.co/BIn7JvyBgs
We're looking for Respite Foster Parents for children with disabilities β¨
Fostering children with such high levels of need can be exhausting, and time to recharge is crucial so our foster parents can continue doing extraordinary work. π
Find out more:
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A recent report found that around 3% of children in care were not attending school last year.
This is a challenge that many foster parents will face.
We've written an article about this exact topic for our Knowledge Hub which you can find here:
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Our foster parents are surrounded by an entire network of professionals, including social workers, therapists, advisory teachers, and more β¨
Together, they work tirelessly to ensure we achieve the very best outcomes for the children in our care β¨
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π Exciting news! Join us tonight at 7pm for an online fostering info event! π
Learn about foster care, ask questions, and get guidance from our experienced team.
Register below and we'll send details on how to join:
https://t.co/BIn7Jvz960
Our Bromsgrove team came together for their latest team meeting, proudly wearing the vibrant colours of the Pride flag π³οΈβππ
Celebrating diversity and unity, we stand committed to creating a safe and accepting environment for all our staff, children and families πβ€οΈ
Only a month to go until our annual ISP Fun Day! ππ
This year, we're dedicating the event to our dear friend and colleague, Emma Hannett, who poured her heart and soul into making the ISP Fun Day the extraordinary event it is today π
Foster parents, David and Vivienne, have been appointed MBEs for the loving and therapeutic environment they've provided to countless children over their 40-year fostering career π
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Call out to all our children and young people π
It's your last chance to get involved in our This is Me competition as part of our Polaris Pride celebrations π³οΈβππ
Simply write a poem, song or story, or draw a picture on the theme 'This is Me' and you could win a prize π
New sitcom, 'Mobility', tells the story of three disabled teenagers who catch the same mobility bus to school each day.
Featuring multiple disabled actors, the writers hope it will encourage greater representation of people with disabilities on TV πΊπ
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