What is therapeutic fostering?
Therapeutic fostering is a type of foster care that focuses on helping children recover from difficult or traumatic experiences. Many children who come into care have been through neglect, abuse, or other challenges that can affect how they behave. Therapeutic fostering recognises that these behaviours are often a response to trauma, rather than being difficult. As a therapeutic foster carer, you receive training and support to help you understand a child's needs. Instead of reacting to challenging behaviour with punishment, you learn ways to respond with patience.
The aim is to help children feel safe enough to trust adults
There are always council-led events where you can learn more about fostering. One of the biggest differences between standard and therapeutic fostering is the extra ...





