Children’s Guides to Fostering (Up to 5 years and 5–10 years)
These guides are designed to help children understand what foster care is, what to expect, and who is there to support them while they are in care. They are tailored to be age-appropriate, using friendly language and illustrations.
This guide helps very young children by using pictures and simple concepts to reassure them that they are safe, cared for, and listened to.
Guide to fostering (for 11–18 year olds)
This guide helps older children make sense of their situation, feel included in their care, and understand the people and processes around them.
PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) Children’s Guide
The PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) Children’s Guide uses pictures and simple words to help children understand what fostering is, what to expect, and who can help them feel safe and supported.
Click here to read or download our children guide up to 5’s
Click here to read or download our children guide 5-10yrs old
Click here to read or download our guide to fostering 11-18yrs old
Click here to read/see or download PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) Children’s Guide
If you have any queries or would like to have a chat, we would love to hear from you.
You can email info@lafosteringse.org.uk, text FOSTER to 60066 or give us a call on 0300 131 2797.
