Silver Jubilee Ceremony
As many of you are aware, we recently held our annual foster carer award ceremony to honour the accomplishments of our foster carers. The fact that this year commemorates 25 years of Sunbeam made it even more memorable than previous years!The well-being and positive outcomes of children have been the cornerstones of the last 25 years. Three social workers came together with the goal of changing the lives of children when Sunbeam was founded in 2000. Having been on the front lines of social work themselves, they saw the struggles children experienced and decided to start an organisation that would …
Choosing Fostering as a Career
Fostering children is one of the most meaningful and rewarding careers one can pursue. Unlike traditional jobs, fostering isn’t just about earning a living—it’s about making a difference in the lives of children who need stability, love, and guidance. If you’ve ever considered fostering as a career, here’s why it might be the life-changing path you’re looking for. What Does It Mean to Foster? Fostering involves providing temporary care for children and young people who cannot live with their birth families due to various reasons, such as neglect, abuse, or family crises. As a foster carer, your role is to …
International Children’s Day
Today, on International Children’s Day, we come together to celebrate the joy, resilience, and potential of every child. This day is a powerful reminder of the need to protect and nurture children, ensuring they grow up in safe, loving, and supportive environments where they can thrive and reach their full potential. At Sunbeam Fostering, The wellbeing of children lies at the heart of everything we do. For vulnerable children, fostering provides a critical lifeline—a chance to heal, feel secure, and flourish in a family setting. Each child has their own story, dreams, and talents, and it is our collective responsibility to help them …
Anti Bullying
Bullying can occur anywhere, including school, home, and online. Bullying is typically repeated over time and can harm a child physically and emotionally, even into adulthood. Anti-Bullying Week 2024 is coordinated in England and Wales by the Anti-Bullying Alliance. It is taking place from November 11 to November 15, this year, with the theme Choose Respect. Bullying affects millions of people and can make them feel helpless. But this does not have to be the case. It can be changed, if challenged and it all starts with reaching out. So reach out to your children and foster children and show …
National Care Leaver Week
As we observe National Care Leaver Week, Sunbeam Fostering Services is proud to join the conversation around the challenges and triumphs of care leavers across the UK. This week is about celebrating the resilience and potential of young people who have spent time in foster care and are now making their way toward independence. It’s also a time to recognize the importance of continued support, and to highlight the resources available to help care leavers thrive. Leaving care can be a daunting experience, as it involves transitioning from a support system to independent living, often at a younger age than …
Children of Foster Carers Month
October is a time to shine a light on a very special group of children who often go unnoticed – the children of foster carers. While foster carers open their homes to children in need, the biological or adopted children of these carers play an equally important role. They are the unsung heroes who contribute to the loving, stable environment foster children need, sharing their homes, families, and sometimes even their parents’ attention. Children of Foster Carers Month is an annual campaign led by The Fostering Network, which celebrates the vital role that children of foster carers play in a …
Fostering FAQS | Frequently Asked Questions
At Sunbeam Fostering, we believe that every child deserves a safe, nurturing, and loving home. Fostering can be one of the most rewarding experiences, offering children in need the support and care they deserve during challenging times. Whether you’re considering becoming a foster parent or simply looking for more information, we’ve compiled answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about fostering. Our goal is to help guide you through the process and offer insight into how fostering can change lives—both yours and the child’s. Read on to learn more! What is fostering? Fostering is the act of temporarily …
Inspiring Journey of Foster Carer SM
Fostering changes lives, I have experienced this first hand in my foster daughter’s life. She was placed with me almost 5 years ago. And over the years I have seen a radical transformation in her life. Back then, she was a frightened, insecure, nervous little girl who didn’t trust anyone, lacked self-belief, and who had zero hopes or dreams for her future. Fostering changes lives when a child is placed in a nurturing environment and given room to thrive. The sky is the limit for the potential and beauty inside of them. The first two years were a time of …
Benefits of Fostering Siblings
Fostering children is a profound act of kindness that provides stability, love, and care to those in need. There is an urgent need for foster carers who have room to place sibling groups. Keeping siblings together in foster care offers each child an extra layer of support and can reduce feelings of isolation. Across the UK, 86% of fostering services have a need for carers for sibling groups, proving the need for foster families who have the space and the ability to take in a small family of siblings. Think that could be you? When fostering sibling groups, not only …
