n foster care, routines and boundaries are more than just rules — they’re essential tools for creating safety, stability, and trust.

Many children in care come from unpredictable or unsafe environments. By providing a consistent daily routine and clear, compassionate boundaries, you help them feel more secure and begin to rebuild a sense of normality.

🌅 Why Routines Matter:

Offer predictability in a child’s day

Reduce anxiety and stress

Help children know what to expect and when

Support emotional regulation and sleep patterns

Examples include:

Regular mealtimes

Morning and bedtime routines

Clear school and homework expectations

🚦The Importance of Boundaries

Help children feel safe and cared for

Teach respect, responsibility, and self-control

Reinforce that actions have consequences, both positive and negative

Allow children to test limits in a safe environment

Boundaries should always be:

Clear and age-appropriate

Fair and consistent

Communicated calmly and respectfully

💬 Support from Rising Stars

We offer training and practical tools to help carers build effective routines and boundaries. Plus, your Supervising Social Worker is always on hand to provide advice, troubleshoot challenges, and celebrate progress with you.

Most importantly, they show the child that someone cares enough to provide structure, guidance, and support—things every child deserves.