Helping siblings to stay in the same foster home wherever possible
Sibling fostering, specifically refers to when brothers and sisters in the foster care system are able to be fostered together in the same household. The goal of sibling fostering is to help maintain the important bonds of family, while providing security, nurturing, support, and stability.
At Orchard Care Fostering, we have seen first-hand how beneficial it can be to place siblings together while in short-term or long-term foster care. We still ensure that each individual child has their specific needs considered, but we believe that placing siblings together in foster care can help to reduce the emotional impact of being removed from their home or biological family.
If you want to explore the possibility of sibling fostering and can help to care for more than one foster child, please reach out to our team in Durham. We are a not-for-profit organisation that is always seeking foster carers, and we are dedicated equal opportunities for all children, including those from larger families and with brothers and sisters.
Explore why sibling fostering is important and how you can help
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Helps to preserve family bonds and provides additional stability during what is often a challenging and uncertain time.
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Siblings can provide additional emotional support, comfort and a sense of familiarity.
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Children being placed in foster care can struggle with identity and belonging and being placed with siblings can help prevent this.
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Brothers and sisters often play a crucial role when it comes to both social development and emotional development and ensuring siblings are placed in a foster home together can help ensure this continues.
If you would like to be considered as a foster carer for siblings, please get in touch with Orchard Care Fostering. Alternatively, why not explore other types of fostering using the links below?
We support fostering in:
Durham, Darlington, Newcastle, Bishop Auckland, Gateshead, Middlesbrough, Hartlepool, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland, and across the Northeast.
Durham
Want to find out more about sibling fostering?
Contact Orchard Care Fostering now.
Like most people, you’ve probably got questions to ask before deciding whether fostering is right for you. We can help with all your queries and help you make the right decision for your circumstances. One of our team is available to talk to you over the phone to answer any of your fostering queries. All calls are strictly confidential, and we offer honest and practical advice.
0191 378 4444
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Our offices are open on weekdays only -
Mon to Thurs 8.30am-5pm,
Fri 8.30am-4.30pm
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Our phone line is available 24/7
You can also get in touch with us by emailing info@orchardcare.org.uk