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24 June 2025
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.
22 May 2025
Live Event at Falkirk Stadium - Care Visions Family Talk
Monday 30th June 2025 - Live talk at Falkirk Stadium with Professor Helen Minnis. Speaking on ADHD and Trauma - Preventing Negative Cycles.
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.
21 December 2024
Care Visions Long Service Awards 2024
We would like to extend a very well deserved congratulations to our members of staff who received their Care Visions Long Service Awards this year in November.
02 October 2024
GMAC CashBack x Care Visions Film Club – Part 2
At the end of July ’24, GMAC CashBack x Care Visions Film Club had their second instalment of film making, this time at our new Falkirk Office.
01 October 2024
Free Online Event - The Parent’s Compass
We are pleased to highlight this free online event taking place Thurs, Dec 12, 7-8pm
29 August 2024
Free Online Event - How To Get Your Teenager Out of Their Bedroom
We are pleased to highlight the first of the Care Visions Family Talk events - How To Get Your Teenager Out of their Bedroom.
21 August 2024
CV In The Park 2024
In August '24, for the third year in a row, we were delighted to host our annual fun day with our Foster Carers, Children and Young People at Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park in Stirling.
29 May 2024
Care Visions at The CALM Conference 2024
The CALM ( Crisis and Aggression Limitation Management ) Conference 2024; A Reflection on the Day by Elaine McIntosh (Senior Manager; Education)
28 May 2024
17 May 2024
Pop-up Charity Shop 2024 - £1,251 raised for Cash for Kids
It was a great feeling - handing over £1,251 raised for Cash for Kids, West Scotland. Thanks to Michael from West FM coming down for the BIG CHEQUE!
19 February 2024
GMAC CashBack x Care Visions Film Club
At the end of July ’24, GMAC CashBack x Care Visions Film Club had their second instalment of film making, this time at our new Falkirk Office.
15 February 2024
Pop-up Charity Shop 2024 - Maybole, Ayrshire
Care Visions Fostering Scotland are delighted to announce that for the 2nd year in a row we will be taking over a shop in Maybole’s town centre for one week raising money for Cash for Kids.
14 February 2024
50 Years of Fostering - Edwina and Ian
The 14th February 2024 marks a remarkable milestone for two Foster Carers. Edwina and Ian started their Fostering Journey 50 years ago. We are delighted that they have chosen to Foster with Care Visions for 17 of those invaluable years.
13 February 2024
Care Day 2024
Care Day is the world’s biggest celebration of people with care experience. The term “Care Experienced refers to anyone who has been or is currently in care. Care Day is celebrated on the 3rd Friday in February each year and started in 2016.
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.
27 November 2023
Care Visions Long Service Awards 2023
We were delighted to meet again to recognise the fantastic efforts and commitment of our team. It was a special day being able to come together to celebrate and honour those who have made a real difference to Children and Young People across Scotland.
24 November 2023
Theraplay training with Family Futures
Liz and Karen from the team travelled to London to grow and develop in their Theraplay training with Family Futures
14 September 2023
Reflections - How the values of The Promise are helping to shape our practice
Autumn provides a time for reflection about what we have done over the last working year and what we want to ensure is of importance moving into the next one.
14 August 2023
CV In The Park 2023
In August '23 we were delighted to host our annual event at Blair Drummond Safari Park for our Foster Carer Families.
05 June 2023
Lesley and V – Single Carer and Teenager Forming a Life-Long Bond
People decide to foster for a number of different reasons. Perhaps they have the time and energy to dedicate to a young person to help them thrive and reach their potential, perhaps they have previous experience that they could bring to the role, or perhaps they are motivated by seeing the rewards for a young person in giving them a stable family life.
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.
19 May 2023
10 Year Anniversary Awards 2023
We were delighted to host our annual 10 Year Anniversary Awards for Foster Carers. It was a brilliant occasion to celebrate fostering and the important role that the cares have played in shaping young lives and letting them thrive in safe, supportive, loving environments.
03 February 2023
Jo’s Story - Our Fostering Journey
Jo became a Foster Carer with Care Visions in 2014 with her wife Yvonne. As with many foster carers the journey began with lots of soul searching and discussions about what they wanted as parents and as a family. Over time Fostering came to be a major influence in how their family was going to take shape and when they eventually talked with Care Visions their dreams started to become a reality.
31 January 2023
LGBT+ History Month 2023
LGBT+ History Month 2023 celebrates lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and non-binary history and the related civil rights movements. In the UK, LGBT+ history month is marked in February to coincide with the 2003 abolition of Section 28.
01 December 2022
Care Visions Long Service Awards 2022
For the first time in two years, we were able to recognise the fantastic efforts and commitment of our team face-to-face. It was a special day being able to come together to celebrate and honour those who have made a real difference to Children and Young People across Scotland.
22 November 2022
The importance of working as part of the team around a child
In our different roles within the Foster Care Community, it is vital that we know our responsibilities and work together in order to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people.
25 October 2022
14 October 2022
Supporting Short Breaks - Supporting Foster Carers and Birth Families
There are many people who aren’t looking right now to foster on a fulltime basis but still want to open their heart and their home to children and young people who need it.
11 October 2022
Video - Fiona and Vicki - Celebrating Achievements in Fostering
What does celebrating achievements look like in fostering? From day-to-day to special moments and memories. Foster Carers, Fiona and Vicki sat down with us and shared why this is important, along with experiences in their own fostering journeys.
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.
09 September 2022
Video - The Fostering Process with Nicola Mair
So what exactly happens when you make an enquiry to start your Fostering Journey? From initial calls to assessment, Supervising Social Worker - Nicola Mair covers exactly what you can expect.
07 September 2022
Video - The Howie's Story, Our Family's Journey Through Fostering
Taylor and Wilma were so kind to give us their time and share experiences in fostering. Sharing moments that helped build their family unit, held together through love, care, and respect for each other.
26 August 2022
Talk the talk before they walk the walk - How to support a young person’s growth in their Identity
A short piece to stimulate thinking about how to support a young person’s growth in their Identity.
25 August 2022
Fostering Children with Disabilities
What is it like when a child or young person has additional support needs on top of what is already required in fostering? We want to give some help on things to understand when it comes to fostering and caring for children with disabilities.
27 July 2022
Carol-Ann & Stephen’s Story
Carol-Ann and Stephen live in the West of Scotland and have two children of their own. They have a passion for caring for young people, Carol-Ann always thought “if I could make any child’s life better, that’s what I wanted to do.” She comes from a legal background but has always carried a desire to make a difference.
26 June 2022
Your Guide to Fostering as part of the LGBTQ+ Community
Care Visions has proudly supported LGBTQ+ foster carers for many years. Find out more in this blog.
22 June 2022
Karen's Story - Fostering a Partnership - Video
Video - Karen's Story - Fostering a Partnership
20 June 2022
Nicola's Fostering Journey
Nicola spoke passionately about her own journey and why she does what she does. Touching on some of the rewarding moments Fostering brings.
09 May 2022
The Difference Between Short and Long Term Fostering
If you are interested in fostering, it can help to learn the differences between long and short term placements and the benefits of each. Find out more here
09 May 2022
Matching in Foster Care Explained
Matching children and young people in foster care with a secure, welcoming home includes getting to know them and finding out how you can meet their needs.
05 May 2022
10 Year Anniversary Awards 2022
The 10 Year Anniversary Awards happen each year to honour those who have been fostering with us for a decade. They celebrate the valuable contributions foster carers make to children and young people’s lives. This year we are celebrating long service from 7 Foster Carers from across Scotland.
25 April 2022
Steven & Kristin’s Story
Steven and Kristin have been fostering for over 13 years. They are passionate about caring for children and young people, Steven is the main Foster Carer and Kristin works as a teacher at a local primary school.
23 March 2022
What to Expect as a Foster Carer?
Foster Carers are resilient, flexible - and willing to embark on an ongoing journey where you learn something new every day. To start yours, find out more here.
23 March 2022
12 Ways to Build Bonds with a Child you Foster
Concerns about bonding are commonplace for many Foster Carers. Learn more here about how even a simple conversation can help you connect with your foster child.
09 March 2022
Preparing your house for fostering
Make your foster child feel at home with these tips on how to prepare your home for a fostering placement including safety measures and thoughtful gestures.
09 March 2022
Thinking about Fostering If You Have Your Own Children? Tips To Help you Decide
Change is a part of life. Fostering a child can bring major shifts for everyone including any children you already have. Find out how to navigate them here
09 March 2022
The Scottish Attachment In Action Education Report 2022
Making Scotland the best place to grow up and learn' is a Scottish Government commitment. This is crucial for all children and young people and especially so for the most vulnerable in our society - those who have experienced loss, neglect, abuse, many of whom are 'care experienced'...
09 February 2022
June's Story │ The Promise
June became the foster carer for a young brother and sister on what was originally a short break emergency placement, 8 months down the line the progress it outstanding.
02 February 2022
Holding Hands | Holding Up Messages from The Promise
We are in the process of a 180 degree turn to making this The Childs story: We want to ensure that every child and young person who has lived as a member of our foster families have their precious memories and those chapters of their journey captured in a child focused way.
27 January 2022
8 Tips for First Time Foster Carers
As a Foster Carer, securing your first placement can be an exciting -and sometimes daunting- time. Find out here how to manage the process with minimal stress
22 December 2021
Can You Foster As A Single Carer?
Fostering can change lives. If you’re a single carer and want to foster, we have all the information you need to help you and your child on your journey.
22 December 2021
What’s The Difference Between Fostering And Adopting?
Are you thinking of fostering or adopting a child? Learning more about the differences between the two can help you to make an informed choice with confidence
28 May 2021
Learning from other countries and cultures | Care Visions
At a recent Sanctuary event, I was sharing our new practice framework, Roots to Growth, with a group of Sanctuary members, who all live and practice outside the UK. It was a wonderful opportunity to share our development and have them reflect on their own developments and question ours.
28 May 2021
Reflections on a week of sharing what we do
25 May 2021
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!
