Mockingbird constellation benefits

We know Mockingbird constellations improve fostering service support and help long-term fostering placements to be more stable. Having the support network of a constellation for your fostering family improves life in all kinds of ways:

For foster carers

• Opportunities to learn from peers, share knowledge and training.
• Building friendships and a sense of community with other local foster carers.
• Being able to chat through challenges.
• Help is always on hand to prevent challenging situations from worsening.
• Chances to make memories with other fostering families.

For children and young people

• A positive family-based experience of social care for the child or young person.
• The chance to take part in new activities in a safe setting, building confidence.
• Creating friendships with looked after and biological children in other families.
• A wider network of trusted adults to support and positively shape their future.
• Familiar safe places for events, sleepovers or finding breathing space.

Foster carers who are going through the application process can also get peer support from experienced foster carers through our foster carer buddy scheme. To find out what it's like to have a buddy, read 5 Things You Should Know About our Foster Carer Buddies