Fostering Resources

Discover our latest news, advice articles and stories from some of our foster families and children, as well as upcoming events

Fostering Stories

Transferring to ISP Helped My Foster Children Flourish: Maxine’s Story

Read Maxine’s 30 year fostering story, from becoming a single foster parent to transferring to ISP and seeing the children in her care flourish with therapeutic support.

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April 28 2026

Finding the Right Support: Lee’s Fostering Journey with ISP

After more than a decade of fostering, Lee shares how transferring to ISP gave him the support he needed to thrive – improving his experience and helping the children in his care achieve positive, lasting change.

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March 1 2026

Afsheen’s Story: Giving Hope, Guidance and Belonging Through Fostering

After raising four children of her own, Afsheen knew she still had more love and guidance to give. In her inspiring story, she shares her journey into fostering with ISP, her experience of multicultural fostering, and how providing care, stability and belonging has changed the lives of children – and her own family – in lasting ways.

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February 1 2026

Fostering Teenagers as a Single Foster Mum: Fiona’s Story

Single foster mum Fiona shares her story. From starting her fostering journey to caring for teenagers long term, Fiona reflects on the challenges, rewards and lasting bonds that have shaped her ten years as a foster parent with ISP.

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January 1 2026

Linda: Changing Children’s Lives Through Love, Stability and Therapeutic Care

Single foster parent Linda shares her inspiring journey with ISP – from overcoming doubts about age to transforming the lives of two young brothers through therapeutic care.

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November 12 2025

Rebecca and Jon: Transferring to ISP and Making a Lasting Difference

Rebecca and Jon share their inspiring fostering journey – from transferring to ISP for better support, to the lasting impact they’ve made in children’s lives.

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Blogs

Fostering Teenagers: Supporting Independence

Fostering teenagers is a rewarding opportunity to help young people prepare for adulthood. From building confidence and life skills to supporting future plans, foster carers play a vital role in helping teenagers develop independence and navigate the transition into adult life successfully.

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July 3 2026

How Respite Care Supports Foster Families

Respite foster care gives foster families the opportunity to take a short break while ensuring children continue to receive high-quality care. Discover how respite care works, the benefits it offers foster carers and children, and why it plays an important role in supporting fostering households.

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June 8 2026

5 Activities to bring a child out of fight-or-flight

Children in care may experience heightened fight-or-flight responses due to trauma. Understanding these reactions is key to providing effective support. Discover five practical grounding activities that can help calm overwhelming emotions, build trust, and support children in feeling safe and regulated again.

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May 5 2026

Staying Put: A Therapeutic Approach to Care Leaver Support

Leaving care at 18 can be overwhelming, especially without a strong support system. Staying Put offers young people the chance to remain with their foster families as they transition into adulthood, providing stability, guidance, and improved long-term outcomes during this crucial stage of life.

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April 1 2026

Helping Children with Sensory Needs Enjoy New Places

Exploring new places can be overwhelming for children with sensory processing difficulties. In this blog, we explain how sensory needs can affect foster children and share practical tips to help them manage transitions, feel safe in unfamiliar environments, and enjoy outings, holidays, and new experiences with confidence.

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March 4 2026

A Foster Parents Guide to Toilet Training Older Children

Toilet training can be challenging for older children in care, especially those with trauma or additional needs. In this blog, we explore why toileting difficulties may arise and share therapeutic strategies to help foster parents support children with patience, understanding, and dignity as they work towards independence.

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Latest news

ISP Chesham Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ in all areas

ISP Chesham has been rated Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted. Read how the agency’s foster parents and professionals are helping children thrive through stability, therapeutic support and long-term care.

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May 11 2026

Foster Care Fortnight 2026

Foster Care Fortnight 2026 celebrates ‘This is Fostering’ – shining a light on the many real and diverse stories across the fostering community. With the national shortage of foster parents, we hope this campaign inspires more people to consider fostering.

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February 3 2026

Could I Foster? Busting Myths About Fostering

In this episode of Let’s Talk About Fostering, foster parents Andy and Mike bust common myths about fostering and who can foster. Hear their honest insight to decide if fostering could be right for you.

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January 7 2026

Introducing Our New Podcast: Let’s Talk About Fostering

We launch our new podcast: Let’s Talk About Fostering, sharing honest conversations with foster parents, care-experienced colleagues and professionals. This new series explores the realities of fostering, challenges misconceptions and highlights the power of supportive, therapeutic care.

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December 8 2025

ISP Teynham receive ‘Outstanding’ from Ofsted

ISP Teynham has received its second consecutive Outstanding rating from Ofsted. Discover how the team’s therapeutic approach, long-term stability for children, and exceptional support for foster parents earned them this recognition, and why this result is such a proud moment for the whole ISP community.

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September 24 2025

ISP Midlands Rated Outstanding by Ofsted

We’re proud to announce that ISP Midlands has been rated Outstanding in our Ofsted inspection. Discover what inspectors said about our child-focused approach, therapeutic support, and community of foster parents, staff, and young people.

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