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The Tao of becoming a foster carer – there must be more to life than gyming and lunching…?!
The route to becoming a foster carer is inevitably a variable one and will alter from person to person, from family to family. For some,

Why we need you to make the choice to foster
About fifteen years ago, the preparation training for foster carers was called ‘choosing to foster’. It has since changed but the old title remains classically

There’s a National shortage of foster carers…..
The role of matching children with foster families is one that often times will generate two key discussions within the general public. Firstly, there’s the

Why your colourful past can help you to become a foster carer
There are some misperceptions related to foster care that may be preventing some ideal candidates from stepping forward and claiming their spot as a Chrysalis

Foster Care Fortnight – Children and Young People need you NOW
Even though there are 62,000 children living with foster families across the UK, it is estimated that a further 8,600 foster carers are needed this

Three reasons why you should foster with Chrysalis Care
The process to becoming a foster carer takes some manoeuvring and definitely goes a long way to preparing people (as far as can be expected

How fostering with Chrysalis Care can transform your life
We had one of our Chrysalis Care staff and foster carer lunches the other day. It’s something we do on a monthly basis to give

Transforming Lives – Inside Out
What a fantastic film Disney Pixar’s ‘Inside Out’ is. The role of ‘joy’ in trying to ‘gatekeep’ the experiences that the lead character, Riley, has,

#mythbuster: Too old to foster?
We have embarked on a campaign ‘not too old to foster’, which has been triggered by the many people who say ‘oooh, I’m too old

KEEPING IT IN THE FAMILY…
In this post, Chrysalis Care Director, Allé Pflaumer, shares some of her journey to being one of the leaders of Chrysalis Care. It was inevitable

Preparation for Leaving Care?
I’m not a great fan of labels. In fact, I am possibly diametrically opposed to them, for the restrictions that they can place on the

When your home is your workplace…
In a headline from 2014, Linda Nolan expressed concern that the perception of her post- ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ would have a detrimental effect on her
Open Days
Visit Chrysalis Care on one of our open days to find out more about fostering and how you can transform children and young peoples’ lives as well as your own!