Fostering During Christmas: A Time for Giving, Caring, and New Beginnings
Christmas and the festive season are often seen as a time of joy, family gatherings, and giving. But sadly, for many children, this time can also be one of uncertainty. While most of us look forward to sharing meals, exchanging gifts, and celebrating with our loved ones, there are thousands of young people who do not have this opportunity. At Family Fostering Partners, we believe that every child deserves a place to feel safe and valued, especially during the festive period. That’s why year round, we remain dedicated to recruiting and training people to become foster parents.
Who Are Family Fostering Partners?
At Family Fostering Partners, we are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children and young people. As an Independent Fostering Agency, we work closely with local authorities to place children with nurturing foster parents. We are committed to training and supporting.
foster parents to be able to provide these safe homes. Children are at the heart of everything that we do and our mission is to create safe, nurturing environments where children can thrive and reach their full potential. Our goal is to ensure that every family, and every child that they care for, feels valued, safe and supported.
Support for those Fostering at Christmas.
At Family Fostering Partners, we understand that fostering can bring both incredible rewards and unique challenges, which is why we offer comprehensive support to all of our fostering families. From the moment you are approved to foster with us, you’ll have access to ongoing training, tailored guidance, and a strong community of fellow foster parents. We’re proud to provide a dedicated 24/7 on-call system, ensuring that help is always available—whether it’s Christmas Day or any other time of the year! Our team is here to offer advice, reassurance, or assistance whenever you need it, because we believe that no foster parent should ever feel alone in their journey.
In addition to the internal support we provide to our foster parents, those fostering with us will also have fully paid membership to Foster Talk. Foster Talk offers free legal and medical advice, as well as exclusive savings and discount’s – perfect for Christmas shopping!
Family Fostering Partners at Christmas.
At Family Fostering Partners, we’re huge fans of the festive season! Whether it’s Christmas events with our fostering families, or coming together to donate to our local foodbank, the festive spirit in the FFP offices is palpable! To hear how the FFP team have been counting down to Christmas this year, head to our Facebook page…
Year round, we are dedicated to supporting our foster parents to provide amazing care to the children they look after. However, the need for more foster parents never feels greater than over the festive period.
Why Christmas is the perfect time to start your fostering journey.
Nat, a foster parent with Family Fostering Partners, tells us how the thought of Christmas inspired her to be a foster parent… “I was inspired to pursue fostering after we moved into our new house, and it was the first morning that we walked down the stairs. We’ve got a big, open living room. I was just like, ‘right, we need to have a Children here for Christmas. We need too! Just to have the fun and excitement!’. So that’s what we did, just to just for the joy and happiness. Being a foster parent means everything to me!”
For many, the festive period is a time when families and friends come together to celebrate. When embarking on your fostering journey, it’s important to have the support of your family and friends – Christmas is the perfect opportunity to speak to your family and start conversations about fostering.
Be There to Care at Christmas.
The “Be There To Care” scheme is a financial support program created by Family Fostering Partners to help ease the transition from other employment into fostering. It provides new foster parents with weekly payments for up to 10 weeks – allowing them to be fully ready and available to be matched with a child.
This initiative is designed to alleviate financial concerns and to encourage more individuals to consider fostering as their full time role. ‘Be There To Care’ is bespoke to Family Fostering Partners, and ensures that foster parents can focus on being fully available to care for a child once they are approved as a foster parent. Click here to learn more.
Curious about starting to foster during Christmas?
If you have questions about fostering, we are always happy to answer them. You can use the ‘Talk to Us’ feature in the bottom right-hand corner to speak to a member of the team. We know that the lead up to Christmas can be ‘jam packed’, which is why we also offer a ‘Book a Call’service – you can book in a time that suits you, and a member of the team will be able to answer your questions over the phone.
If you were to begin your fostering journey today, you could be approved as a foster parent in as little as 8 weeks.
Could You Foster next Christmas?
Whether you’re considering short-term fostering, parent and child fostering, respite or long-term fostering, your home could be the sanctuary a child needs next Christmas. For foster parents, supporting a child in their home during this time can be particularly rewarding. It’s an opportunity to offer them stability and create positive memories. By partnering with Family Fostering Partners, you can help children experience the warmth, love, and joy they deserve every day, but especially at Christmas.
Get in Touch to Become a Foster Parent.
If you’d like to learn more about fostering with Family Fostering Partners, particularly over the festive season, we’d love to hear from you. Whether you’re just curious or ready to take the next step, our friendly team is on hand to answer any questions you may have. Click here to request an information pack, or use the ‘Talk to Us’ feature to chat live with a member of our team.