Emotional Readiness - Understanding Trauma, Grief and Loss in Fostering

Becoming a foster carer is a deeply rewarding journey, but it also comes with emotional challenges. Children in care often carry the invisible weight of trauma, grief, and loss—experiences that can affect their behavior, relationships, and sense of safety. Before stepping into this role, it’s important to reflect on your own emotional readiness. This fact sheet offers guidance on what to expect, how trauma can impact children, and how your own emotional awareness and resilience can support a healing environment.

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