Evergreen Foster Care

20/03/2026

Training worries? We hear you. Most carers feel the same at first—but with the right support, it’s easier than you think.

20/03/2026

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, it might not be fostering—it might just have been the wrong match.

The right support and placement can make all the difference.

Worried about transferring agencies? We’ll guide you through it, step by step. Just drop us a message.

15/03/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the Foster Mums out there. You are all fabulous 🥰🫶🎈

07/03/2026

We discuss how fostering is more than just kindness and a spare room…it's a skilled profession that requires training and commitment. We explain how Evergreen Foster Care supports full-time foster carers with competitive salaries ranging from £41,000 to £89,000 annually, 62 days of respite care, and therapeutic support for the entire family, because when carers are properly supported, children thrive.

06/03/2026

Sometimes the biggest difference in a child’s life comes from ordinary moments.

A calm home after a difficult day.
Someone cheering them on at school.
A trusted adult who believes in them.

Different people bring different strengths to a child’s life.

Which of these do you think helps children thrive the most?

❤️ Feeling safe and secure
👂 Having someone who truly listens
🌱 Encouragement to grow and succeed
🤝 Feeling part of a supportive family
💬 Something else? Tell us below

27/02/2026

💚Tracie Jayne💚
Thank you for sharing your story 💚

27/02/2026

I share my personal journey as a former foster child and current foster carer for Evergreen. I discuss the painful misconception that foster children are shipped out at 18 because carers only do it for money. I open up about my own traumatic experience of being asked to leave my foster home on my 18th birthday with no explanation, and how I later discovered it was because my foster parents stopped receiving payment. I reflect on how this revelation shattered me more than the actual rejection, and how it shaped my understanding of why people hold these beliefs about foster care.

26/02/2026

We had an incredible few days learning about Marketing strategies…

🌟 It was exciting, inspiring, and full of energy. From connecting with amazing professionals to exploring new ideas, the event has sparked fresh insights, fostered learning, and encouraged a mindset of growth and possibility.

It’s been fun, educational, and productive, creating leads, building networks, and planting the seeds for future projects.

With this new mindset, we’re ready to soar like eagles and take our ideas to new heights! 🦅🚀

A huge thank you to everyone who shared their knowledge, inspiration, and enthusiasm along the way. Here’s to flying high, learning always, and turning connections into opportunities!
Big Business Entrepreneurs

25/02/2026

Good morning from Chelmsford ☀️

The sun is shining, the coffee is strong, and we’re heading into today’s marketing event feeling energised and ready to go. There’s nothing like a bright morning to set the tone…and we’re bringing nothing but positive vibes and a focused mindset.

one goal: connect, represent, and make every conversation count.

Here’s to strong networking, fresh opportunities, and a successful day ahead. Let’s get it 💼✨

25/02/2026

❤️

When your child is in the middle of a meltdown, it can look like defiance, disrespect, or manipulation, but what is actually happening is neurological, not intentional.

During a meltdown, the thinking part of the brain that handles logic, reasoning, and listening goes offline.
The amygdala, the brain’s alarm system, takes over and signals danger.
The body shifts into fight or flight, which means big emotions, a racing heart, and very little access to self control.
In that state, your child is not choosing to ignore you; they are overwhelmed.

This is why consequences in the heat of the moment rarely work. A child in fight or flight cannot process lectures, threats, or complex reasoning. What they need first is co-regulation. They need a calm presence, steady tone, physical safety, and connection. Your regulated nervous system becomes the anchor that helps their nervous system settle.

Once they are calm again, the thinking brain comes back online. That is when teaching works, when problem solving makes sense and when discipline can actually shape growth instead of just stopping behavior.

Love first does not mean no boundaries. It means we understand timing. We regulate first, and teach second.

And every time you choose to be the calm in their storm, you are not just ending a meltdown, you are building emotional resilience, strengthening attachment, and shaping a brain that will one day know how to handle hard things with strength and compassion. ❤️