Care Visions Fostering

30/10/2026

Really powerful and important letter from a young person shared by Care Visions Residential this

“It’s the relationships I have made with the carers that have made things work out so well.”

D was just 13 when he arrived at Care Visions.

He remembers leaving his family, the long car journey and not knowing where he was going. He was separated from his brothers, struggled with school and, when Covid arrived, couldn't see his family.

But alongside those difficult experiences, something important was happening.

He was building relationships with people who would be there for him, encourage him and help him find his feet.

Today, D has discovered a passion for mechanics, gone to college, secured an apprenticeship and learned to drive.

That last achievement means he can now visit his grandparents whenever he wants.

And the relationships he built along the way? Many are still part of his life.

D wanted to share his story in his own words. With this year's Care Experienced Week theme being Forward to the Future, it felt like the perfect opportunity to share his letter.

It's a moving, thoughtful and refreshingly honest account of growing up in care, the challenges he faced, the people who stood by him and the future he's creating for himself.

His letter is well worth reading.

Read D's letter and the replies he received:
🔗 https://carevisionsresidential.co.uk/ds-letter

22/09/2026

⚡💛 Another weekend of new ideas, new skills and new possibilities with The SPARK Project.

Following on from the summer SPARK Project Roadshow, we recently brought young people together in Falkirk for a dedicated weekend of creative activities, creating opportunities to try something new, discover interests and build confidence in a relaxed and supportive environment.

🎬 Outrageous Ambitions gave young people the chance to explore model making and stop-motion animation, creating characters, developing ideas and bringing their own stories to life.

💄 Ready, Steady, Glow offered a chance to explore skincare, makeup and self-expression, with an autumn-themed session designed to encourage creativity, confidence and trying something different.

Our video gives a little glimpse behind the scenes, from getting everything set up to seeing young people getting involved and making the activities their own.

The SPARK Project is all about creating opportunities for young people to discover what interests them, develop new skills and build positive connections through fun, hands-on experiences. ⚡

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make the Falkirk weekend possible, and especially to all the young people who came along and got involved. 💛

More about The SPARK Project via link in bio.

25/08/2026

What a fantastic day of fun, creativity and community! Thank You 💜

On Sunday, we had the pleasure to bring children, young people, families, staff and the wider community together for a Big Day Out at Loreburn Hall in Dumfries.

There were games, circus skills, model making and animation, crafts, activities, music, plenty of fun and lots of opportunities to meet new people, catch up with familiar faces and find out more about what's happening across our community.

A huge thank you to everyone who came along and helped make the day a success, most especially all the children and young people. Special mention also to our staff & carers, Loreburn Hall, Think Circus, Dj Raymond Byrne, Police Scotland Dumfries & Galloway, Laura Moodie MSP and all the local families who came along, got involved and supported the event.

During the event you also helped raise a fantastic amount for Dumfries and Galloway Sands, supporting local families affected from baby loss.

Most of all, it was wonderful to see so many people coming together, having fun and being part of the day. 💜

We’re looking forward to sharing more from our August community events with you soon! 📸

20/08/2026

Karen has been fostering with Care Visions for over 6 years, but her journey towards fostering began long before that.

Having spent much of her life supporting young people, including years involved in running a youth group, Karen had thought about fostering for a long time. She took her time, did her research and went into it knowing that it would bring challenges, as well as some very special moments.

For Karen, one of the biggest things she has learned is just how different every young person’s experiences and needs can be. She talks honestly about the importance of stability, love and nurturing, but also about the support around foster carers when things are difficult.

And perhaps most of all, she reflects on the difference fostering has made to her own life.

“I just think of what their lives could have been without foster care. I think it would have been completely different.”

Read more about Karen’s journey, her experiences of fostering and what she has learned along the way in her full story:
https://carevisionsfostering.co.uk/community/our-wee-stories/karens-story
💜

14/08/2026

🎉 BIG DAY OUT! - DUMFRIES

Looking for something fun to do with the kids? 👀

Come along to the Care Visions Big Day Out at Loreburn Hall, Dumfries, on Sunday 23 August, 11am–2pm!

There’ll be something for everyone, including:

✨ Arts & crafts
🌟 Makeup activities, stop-motion animation & gaming
🎤 Karaoke & a DJ
🎈 Inflatables
⚽ Football
🎲 Lego, board games & giant Jenga
🍔 Catering

And it’s not just about having great fun! There’ll also be a tombola and voluntary donations, with all fundraising proceeds going to a local charity supporting projects and initiatives for young people aged 15–25 across the region.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Bring the family, friends and come along for a BIG DAY OUT!

📅 Sunday 23 August
⏰ 11am–2pm
📍 Loreburn Hall, Dumfries

👉 Find out more: https://carevisionsresidential.co.uk/big-day-out-2026

12/08/2026

Over the moon to share that donations during our recent Fun Day in Stenhousemuir raised a fantastic £1,004.50 for Cash for Kids Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife & Falkirk. Thanks to Cash for Kids for their involvement and all the amazing work that they do in the area. A huge thanks especially to everyone who came, supported, donated, and had fun!

06/08/2026

✨ A fantastic way to round off Day 5 of the SPARK Project Roadshow in Fife.

In today's reflection video, Lee and Geoff look back on a day full of creativity, curiosity and new connections.

Leading our Ready, Steady, Glow sessions, Lee shares how encouraging it was to see so many young people getting involved, including a fantastic turnout from boys exploring skincare, confidence and creativity. It was also heartwarming to see friendships continue to grow, with some familiar faces returning to another Roadshow. 💜

Geoff, who was involved in the Outrageous Ambitions stop-motion animation workshop, reflects on watching young people bring ideas to life. One participant, in particular, made the activity completely his own.

Across every activity, the curiosity, imagination and willingness to try something new made for a brilliant day, and we're excited for what comes next as the SPARK Project continues.

Find out more about the SPARK Project:
https://carevisionsfostering.co.uk/media/i35b2cs1/sparks-public-june-2026.pdf

06/08/2026

🌧️➡️📍 Two days on the road, two Care Visions clusters, and plenty of creativity along the way!

In today's video, Ben, who is leading our Outrageous Ambitions taster sessions, reflects in rhyme on Day 4 of The SPARK Project Roadshow after our visit to a Care Visions summer event in a beautiful country park. Despite the rain, young people got hands-on with Ready, Steady, Glow and Outrageous Ambitions, embracing opportunities to get creative.

From imaginative aliens and monsters to completely unique creations, it was brilliant to see so many ideas come to life 🎬👾✨

Ben then looks ahead to Day 5 as the Roadshow moved across to Fife to connect with another Care Visions cluster. The team is excited to introduce a new group of young people to the SPARK Project, while also welcoming back some familiar faces who have already joined us at previous sessions.

Reflections from this day to come soon...

The SPARK Project is about helping young people discover new interests, build confidence, develop skills and create positive connections through fun, hands-on experiences.

Find out more about the SPARK Project:
https://carevisionsfostering.co.uk/media/i35b2cs1/sparks-public-june-2026.pdf

03/08/2026

💛 Day three of The SPARK Project Roadshow took us to the Care Visions Fun Day in Stenhousemuir.

For Sharon and Lee, the day's biggest takeaway was all about connection.

It was a fantastic opportunity to share more about The SPARK Project with children, young people, carers and colleagues from across Care Visions, while also connecting with friends from Falkirk Council and the organisations who helped make the day a success.

One exciting highlight was welcoming a new member of our upcoming gaming sessions, who spent time meeting young people and carers ahead of the launch of this new activity 🎮

A huge thank you to everyone who came along to the Care Visions Fun Day and helped make it brilliant. We can't wait to share more from the event and our SPARK Project Roadshow. ⚡

You can find out more about The SPARK Project via:https://carevisions.uksouth01.umbraco.io/media/i35b2cs1/sparks-public-june-2026.pdf

03/08/2026

💛 What a day we had on Sunday! 🎉

Our 2026 Fun Day was a fantastic celebration, bringing together children, young people, foster families, residential teams and support services for a day full of fun, laughter and memories. It was wonderful to see so many people enjoying what the day had to offer.

It was lovely for Care Visions Residential, Care Visions Fostering and our Support Services to come together as one, with the involvement and support from so many wonderful organisations. It was also great to welcome members of the local community who joined us and helped make the day even more special.

📸 We're now busy sorting through all the photos and videos from the day and can't wait to share more with you over the coming days. Including an update on how much was raised for Cash for Kids Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife & Falkirk.

A huge thank you to everyone who gave their time, energy and support to help make the event a success.

🌟 Special thanks to: Police Scotland and Police Scotland Youth Volunteers, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Scottish Ambulance Service, The Why Not? Trust for Care Experienced Young People, The Village Scotland, Who Cares? Scotland, Skills Development Scotland (My World of Work), The RAF, Rainbow Twisters, JP's Inflatables, Stenhousemuir FC

And finally, the biggest thank you goes to all the children and young people, both connected with Care Visions and from the wider community, who came along with so much enthusiasm, laughter and energy. Seeing everyone trying new activities, making memories and simply enjoying themselves together is exactly what the day was all about. 💛