Building Bonds Between Foster And Biological Children FAQs

When caring for a child that isn’t a biological child, the best approach is to follow their lead. Children in the foster care network often go through a range of emotions, not least feeling apprehensive about their new surroundings. By showing empathy, but also not trying to force the situation, children are more likely to feel at ease. 

At Match Foster Care, you’ll also receive plenty of training and support so that you feel best prepared to foster. We can help you understand how to settle new children into your home, and also give you tips to make them feel safe and secure while they are under your care. Overall, the aim is to create a positive and relaxed environment for everyone.

An emotional bond is the best way to describe the connection that foster parents strive to have with their foster children. 

Whether the duration of the placement is short or long term, the bond children need is one that offers them stability and support for their day-to-day needs. Children should feel safe in their surroundings, and be confident to confide in their foster parents about their thoughts, feelings and worries.

Without careful discussion and involvement within the process, there is a risk that biological children can feel a sense of loss, or even feel unsettled in their home when their parent becomes a foster carer. 

At Match Foster Care, this is something we not only recognise, but actively seek to avoid through our thorough assessment and training processes. We can also provide support for birth children who foster. 

It’s also worth noting that there can be lots of positive benefits for biological children such as developing empathy and social skills. Therefore, with the right approach, the fostering process can be just as rewarding for biological children as it is for foster parents.