The “My Foster Family” Poster is a free, printable visual resource designed to help children feel safe, welcomed, and emotionally supported when joining a foster family. This colourful and calming poster can be displayed in a child’s bedroom, welcome book, or shared during introductions to gently explain the home’s values, routines, and expectations in a child-friendly and reassuring way.
Created to promote a sense of belonging and emotional safety, this visual support tool uses warm, simple language and friendly illustrations to communicate key messages to children who may be feeling anxious, uncertain, or overwhelmed as they settle into a new environment.
The poster highlights:
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A safe and cosy space where it’s okay to feel and express emotions
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The presence of kind grown-ups who listen and care
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The importance of having their own bed and personal space
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Daily routines like shared meals that bring structure and comfort
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Core values such as kind words, honesty, respect, and help-seeking
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Encouragement to be themselves and try new things at their own pace
This resource is especially helpful for children who are:
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Newly placed in foster care
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Moving into a new foster home
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In need of extra reassurance and routine
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Non-verbal or have additional needs, making visual prompts more accessible
Foster carers can include this poster in:
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Welcome packs or family introduction booklets
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Bedroom displays to provide emotional support
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Settling-in activities during the first days and weeks of placement
The message is clear: this is a safe place where children are accepted, heard, and cared for—just as they are.
This is simple, heartfelt visual tool to help children feel safe, valued, and included in their foster home. Ideal for foster carers, social workers, and welcome booklets.
