What is therapeutic fostering, really?
What is therapeutic fostering? Read our guide to trauma-informed care, real-life examples, and how Lika supports carers every step of the way...
5 Step guide to risk assessment for foster carers
One of the big questions we should all ask ourselves when assessing any kind of risk is how likely is this particular outcome?
Lika introduces Therapeutic Family Consultations for foster carers
If you’re interested in becoming a foster carer with Lika or with any of London’s independent fostering agencies, you probably have a lot of questions about the assessment process.... If [...]
Gangs and young people: What a foster carer needs to know
If you watch the news regularly, you could be forgiven for thinking every young person...
What is risk and what does it mean in foster care?
When we talk about risk in foster care, we’re not talking about something that is happening right now. We’re predicting any potentially harmful behaviour which may happen in the future...
How writing therapeutic letters can transform a foster child’s life
Words are powerful. They create, shape and influence our relationships and the way we see the world. Genuine and thought-provoking words can inspire and conjure new meaning for the person who [...]
