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@helenbaker5195 6 сағат бұрын
Nice honest opinion x
@hayleyhooker5528 Ай бұрын
Hello Just wondering if your still doing videos and still fostering?
@georgia1932 Ай бұрын
Well I wouldn’t get past that first question. I didn’t have a good childhood 😢 I feel it would be to many red flags for me to be passed x
@extrememinimalism Ай бұрын
i left a parent and child placement last year. would you ever consider doing that?
@sadiaahmad9084 2 ай бұрын
You are just absolutely amazing! I’m on the very start of my Fostering journey and your videos are the most useful in the entire KZfaq network! No other foster carer goes in to as much detail and covers all the minutest of details. Thank you SO much.
@SarahAmin-jl1bz 2 ай бұрын
Hi ..any advice on home insurance for foster parents? I've had a few outlandish quotes !!
@brendasmith4220 3 ай бұрын
what if your chronically ill can u still foster one child i got adopted at age 2 i loved my foster parent grew up with them i just wanna do that for kids i cant have a kid of my own
@butterbean5544 3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for these videos, the are so helpful!! Ive watched nearly every one now.
@cemalinannesi1258 3 ай бұрын
Experienced exactly the same some weeks before. 😂😢
@2sqnbandit379 3 ай бұрын
Don’t do it. The little bastards are vermin that will wreck your house.
@qaiseryaqoob91 4 ай бұрын
Congratulations, brilliant you deserve it, I have few questions please ,😊 1: Did you took training for becoming a foster carer? 2: I am health care worker, can I become a foster carer? 3: Do you think that foster carer is an independent job Just you are only yourself at home OR still you are working under someone Nurses,seniors staff, managers? Please reply I will appreciate 😊
@louisetooze6076 4 ай бұрын
Lovely to see a new video
@thefosteringdiaries 4 ай бұрын
Thank you 🤩
@createthelifeyoulove3758 4 ай бұрын
Hey there, my husband and I are applying to become respite foster carers with our local LA. I just wanted to ask if you’re out under pressure or pushed into doing care etc. We don’t want to do full time care however we do want to help other families where we can. Like you we love to travel and know that this can be very restrictive as full time carers
@createthelifeyoulove3758 4 ай бұрын
Would love some advice
@thefosteringdiaries 4 ай бұрын
Good for you beginning the journey. I think if you make it clear from the outset what your intentions are with fostering there should be no pressure put on you. I’ve always said I would never do long term fostering and when I started fostering I’d get a few queries about long term but I just made my position clear - it’s not something I will do (I enjoy my independent travel too much ☺️) I’m sure you’ll get asked for more occasionally as foster carers are obviously in such demand so they like to put it out there to anyone who could help but as long as you’re clear with what you will and won’t accept I’ve always found who I foster with to be very understanding. I hope that helps and good luck in your journey
@ajs8186 4 ай бұрын
I really miss your video’s but it’s exciting to see the renovations are finally under way!
@thefosteringdiaries 4 ай бұрын
Thanks, I miss making them 😢 hopefully the renos move quickly now so I can get back to fostering and making videos
@sophieunderwood6335 4 ай бұрын
Ooo are you back!? Is there a long video? I can only see the short snap?
@thefosteringdiaries 4 ай бұрын
No not back really. I’m just turning some old videos into shorts 🤣 house renos still preventing me from fostering 😢
@sophieunderwood6335 4 ай бұрын
Awww that’s a shame! Hope you do come back! Been watching yours through my form F assessment! Go to panel in a couple of weeks 🙂🙂🙂 hope the renovations are going well 🙂🙂🙂
@thefosteringdiaries 4 ай бұрын
@@sophieunderwood6335 yes 👍 I’ll be back! As soon as the renos are done - slow progress!! Good luck with panel - hope all goes well
@kendrac886 4 ай бұрын
I've missed you! I started back from the beginning and have been rewatching your fostering series. Wish you the best in the bridging process ❤
@CanChikMay 4 ай бұрын
For the january to april,bit arent you an emergency placement? In canada thats usually under 3 months…sometimes six, but could also be two nights…
@SelenaY.1331 5 ай бұрын
As a former youth myself- I aged out in 2018 this title seems uneducated and unwelcoming. Maybe a new video title but of course it's simply my perspective. Overall listening to the video is helpful. I'll say if a foster parent sends a holiday card to a foster youth or a youth who aged out would be nice to have a meaningful message in the card because with my foster parent I have given thoughtful written cards to my former foster parent but when they send me birthday/Christmas card they were not thoughtful. They only written "happy birthday or Merry Christmas". It was a slap in the face.
@thefosteringdiaries 4 ай бұрын
I’d love for you to shed some light on how the video title is ‘uneducated and unwelcoming’ - it’s literally what the video is about. What would your suggestion be for a more educated and welcoming title?
@allanahmae6612 5 ай бұрын
How long did the whole process take? X
@roxannewestern3681 7 ай бұрын
I was just wondering do you get money before they come to buy the stuff for them when you know they are coming? X
@kaellarosenberg421 7 ай бұрын
Can we meet the baby’s atuel mun.
@Hellybob 7 ай бұрын
Sorry can I ask what do you mean about the social workers asking you to do specific things? Thank you
@Motivation2Wellness5457 8 ай бұрын
Many thanks for this video. It’s really informative
@sarahpearcey7007 8 ай бұрын
Hi Sarah.. Ive just come across your channel which is brilliant. Myself and Husband are contemplating fostering. So i have a million questions!!! But one question i was wondering if you dont mind me asking you is. Do you have as many meetings etc in a week if you do long term than short term fostering? Thanks so much for such an informative channel. Sarah xxx
@uklife1628 8 ай бұрын
But the child allowance does not pay energy bill do they ?
@TheDelfred 9 ай бұрын
Blackpool foster carer here. Been following your videos for a while 🎉 I'm x4 under 7 atmo. Absolute madness 😅 keep up the good work 👣🎃
@thefosteringdiaries 9 ай бұрын
4 under 7! 😳 you’re even madder than me! 😂 thanks for watching and u keep up the good work yourself - you’re doing amazing! 💕
@ImCuteButNotS3xy 9 ай бұрын
hi we just started .. just had my first worker coming to the house to talk with us. and a lot of work to be done in the house and gardens which will take about 2 months to complete I hope then we can move forward and start everything
@thefosteringdiaries 9 ай бұрын
Oh wow, exciting! Hope you’re getting along getting all the work done 💕
@ImCuteButNotS3xy 9 ай бұрын
hi im just about to sub to you ... i have just had my home assessment done and yeah alot of things to change and / or alter and alot of things need doing in house and garden we still need the medical assessment done and all other stuff but i have so many questions that i couldnt think of during our meet up with the lady that came to visit us would you be willing to help me a lil ?
@thefosteringdiaries 9 ай бұрын
Hi, sorry I’ve just seen your comment. Of course I can help in any way I can, best thing is to message me on Instagram - thefosteringdiaries
@ImCuteButNotS3xy 9 ай бұрын
hi i dont use insta i only use this as i hate social media as a rule lol guess im old enugh to say that lol@@thefosteringdiaries
@shareenb3642 9 ай бұрын
Fellow solo foster carer here 👋🏾Miss your videos Sara. Can you give us an update on your fostering or home renovations. Hope you’re well x
@KaylaMcNeilPhotography 10 ай бұрын
Thank you for your videos. Really encouraging ❤️
@teresaschaeffer7323 10 ай бұрын
If they didn't get paid a single penny, it would stop a lot of the abuse because then people would be doing it with only love towards the child(ren).
@kvt-cg3og 8 ай бұрын
Meanwhile, in real life…
@thefosteringdiaries 4 ай бұрын
I love the kids I care for and I’m a great foster carer but if I didn’t get paid I simply couldn’t do it. I’m a single person and taking care of the children is a 24hr thing - how do u suggest I pay my mortgage, bills and put food on the table without being paid from fostering?
@katewells7670 11 ай бұрын
This is an IFA carer I,m sure but she's not going to tell us how much she earns per week (around £600 per child) In addition she gets money for clothing, holiday money etc. I'm not blaming the carer. The IFA directors charge local authorities an enormous amount to cover all expenses so they don't have to pay anything. The IFA's have privatised fostering and their carers don't realise that the funding comes from local authorities. It means that LAs who have been under resourced for many years, are now even more depleted because all of this money they have to pay the IFAs
@thefosteringdiaries 9 ай бұрын
Firstly, I agree with everything you say about IFA verses LA. It’s one of my biggest bug bearers about ‘the system’. Secondly, it’s odd to think you know who I foster for and state it with such conviction. Lastly, I’m a LA foster carer that doesn’t get anywhere near that amount of money per week per child.
@donnab1469 11 ай бұрын
I have been watching all your videos and think they are all really helpful. Not much out there re fostering in the UK as most of the KZfaq vlog videos seem to be American. Thank you for giving us an insight. We are just starting our application and your videos have really helped make up my mind that this is what I want to do. Will keep following, have subscribed ❤
@InspiringskyUk 11 ай бұрын
hi loving finding you videos just wondering how do u work out ur miliage for 3 kids ? x
@alixstubbs5949 Жыл бұрын
Hi Sarah, have missed your fostering vloggs x
@ruthjames469 Жыл бұрын
I don’t understand your predicament ?
@4my4blessings Жыл бұрын
What is that chair called??
@4my4blessings Жыл бұрын
Just looking into fostering and I think this is a fabulous resource!!!
@toniwilliams7193 Жыл бұрын
What foster agency are you with? Thank you ❤
@toniwilliams7193 Жыл бұрын
Please may I ask what the medical is like? If you have had anxiety in the past could this effect your chances? Thank you ❤
@thefosteringdiaries Жыл бұрын
I don’t think anxiety would effect your chances. My understanding is that as long as any illness/medical condition is being managed or it’s a past issue there shouldn’t be any problems. Your GP may just make a note of it on your medical.
@toniwilliams7193 Жыл бұрын
If I share a room with my daughter now and we have her bedroom as spare is this allowed? Or is it one room per person in the house? Thank you 😊
@thefosteringdiaries Жыл бұрын
How old is your daughter? If she’s only young they will generally look at it that she will have her own room eventually so will see it that you don’t have a spare room to foster. You could still short term foster babies though
@toniwilliams7193 Жыл бұрын
@@thefosteringdiaries my daughter is 5. Do you go through agency or La? Thank you for your reply
@nikmc150 Жыл бұрын
Been watching your videos for some time now- you are a real inspiration xx
@thefosteringdiaries Жыл бұрын
Thank you, that means a lot 🙏
@juliewoo_fostermummy5508 Жыл бұрын
Hi Sara, i'm so happy that you are fostering again, i have really missed your fostering vlogs! offering support to other foster carers is such a great idea i think that more LA'S should do that. Hope the house renovations are going well, will you be vlogging the progress? Hope you, Stephen and Lara are all keeping well🙂xx
@lauraparks7521 Жыл бұрын
Hi sarah lovely to see your video again, I have missed them. Hope ur keeping well. Xx
@CrazyMama75 Жыл бұрын
What is the best thing parents can do to support their children's wellbeing while in foster care?
@flowers6869 Жыл бұрын
Had a call yesterday my foster child would be leaving today at 12 oclock. There was no plan for it it just was courts decision, so last minute, but i agree quickerakes it easier as doesnt prolonge the sadness 😢
@flowers6869 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your videosy foster child left me today, that strange empty feeling when i return home amd see the empty cot 😢
@jeaninekolasa8113 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations! these videos are so great. Im going thru a process now to be respite for my own neices who are in foster care. you have inspired me to keep going! I think you will be a lovely foster carer. 🧡
@jeaninekolasa8113 Жыл бұрын
thanks for sharing- you both seem lovely, and so glad it went well!
@preetiuppal9912 Жыл бұрын
Please give me reply as soon as possible