Our Wee Stories
The latest news and views from CareVisions...
19 August 2025
From pandemic to platforms: raising resilient kids in a shifting world
George Hosking OBE and Danny Henderson explain how early attachment, calm caregiving and firm tech boundaries build children’s resilience after the pandemic—showing that one trusted adult’s belief can transform a life and that investing in the early years is vital.
26 July 2025
Family Talk - Helping Children Heal from Trauma: A Guide to Therapeutic Parenting with Carly Kingswood
Podcast with trauma therapist Carly Kingswood explores why aggression and withdrawal are often trauma responses, not “bad behaviour.” She shares practical therapeutic parenting tools – from curiosity and calm words to the PACE approach – showing carers how to build safety, connection, and hope.
01 July 2025
Family Talk live @Falkirk Stadium - ADHD and Trauma, Preventing Negative Cycles with Professor Helen Minnis
Professor Helen Minnis and Dr Linda De Casteca explore how ADHD and trauma intersect, the challenges families face, and practical strategies to help children with complex needs thrive.
24 June 2025
19 June 2025
Family Talk - Navigating Online Misogyny, Influencers & Identity in Adolescence
Professor Harriet Over warns that the online “manosphere” is shaping young people’s views on gender and relationships. Many teens, especially boys, encounter this content, influencing behaviour and attitudes. She advises carers and schools to foster open dialogue, critical thinking and digital literacy.
29 May 2025
Recruiting Independent Panel Members
The fostering panel provides independent oversight of the recruitment, assessment and review of foster carers and makes reasoned decisions on their suitability to foster.
23 May 2025
Family Talk - Understanding the Teenage Brain and Neurodiversity
Dr Bettina Hohnen explains how adolescence rewires the brain, why neurodiversity should be valued, and how everyday strategies, school support, and “good enough” parenting help teens thrive.
20 February 2025
Family Talk - Staying Steady in Teenage Storms: A Compass for Parents and Carers
Short Summary: Dr David Reilly and Mark Nelis show parents how to navigate teenage “storms” using a compass of awareness, acceptance and action—modelling calm, validating feelings, de-escalating conflict, and leaning on strong support networks.
29 January 2025
Joyful January 2025
In January 2025 we got the change to come together and celebrate our first 'Joyful January' event. A huge thanks to Carers, Children and Young People that came along and threw themselves into the activities, all with a focus on wellbeing.
02 February 2024
Learning about Language – On The Anniversary of The Promise
At the start of the year we were delighted to welcome to our office a young person who is part of the Stirling Champions Board to speak to us about language.
05 June 2023
Lesley and V – Single Carer and Teenager Forming a Life-Long Bond (1)
This blog looks at a young person and a single foster carer who came together to forge a very special bond, one which has been mutually beneficial and resulting in a relationship that will last a lifetime.
17 September 2022
CV In The Park 2022
In August 2022 we were delighted to share a fantastic event with our Foster Carer Families at Blair Drummond Safari Park for the first time since 2019.
28 May 2021
Reflections on a week of sharing what we do
24 May 2021
Normalising the Experience of Children in Care | The Right To Relationships Charter
10 December 2020
Nina's Story | Children Who Foster
23 March 2020
Our Commitment to Education
During this ever-changing time, we’re committed to ensuring the best educational outcomes for our young people across our Fostering and Residential services.
27 September 2019
We're on the road again #CVRoadshows
30 July 2019
Dare to Believe!
29 May 2019
Q & A with Liz, Therapeutic Family Worker
14 December 2018
Over a decade of dedication from Care Visions Staff
With 11 members of staff receiving 10-year awards, and two receiving 15-year awards, it was certainly a day to remember!
