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Charlbury boxing twins share their experience of living in foster care

Charlbury boxing twins share their experience of living in foster care

A young person going into foster care is likely to experience a range of emotions. There will be psychological barriers to overcome, the gradual building of trust, slowly adjusting to their new home and building a relationship and understanding with the foster carers. However, once settled, it can lead to

Thinking about fostering? Let’s break down some common myths

Thinking about fostering? Let’s break down some common myths

What you might be wondering As part of Foster Care Fortnight (11–24 May 2026), we’re taking a closer look at what fostering in Oxfordshire can look like. Many people assume that fostering is only an option if you own your own home, are in a relationship, or can

Helping children feel safe and understood through therapeutic fostering

Helping children feel safe and understood through therapeutic fostering

Fostering can look different for every family and every child. As part of Foster Care Fortnight, Tracy and Sarah, therapeutic foster carers with Oxfordshire County Council from Henley-on-Thames, share their experience of therapeutic fostering and how this approach helps children who have experienced significant trauma feel safe, supported and understood.

A young boy balancing on a log with an adults support

Fostering is about providing stability, positivity and reassurance when a child needs it most.

Doing normal things It’s about doing normal things at a time when everything is not normal in their lives. Trips to the shops, cuddles after a bad dream, helping with homework and just being there. But what do you actually need to be a foster carer? As part of