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5 common questions about fostering answered
Here are some answers to some common questions about fostering. These are often things that put people off applying when actually they...
1 day ago
virtual fostering information events in june and july
asphaleia fostering are recruiting more foster carers who live in Sussex in order to expand the number of approved placements they can...
6 days ago
volunteer week 2025; celebrating the IV role
It's Volunteer Week! Over the years, asphaleia's service delivery has been supported and strengthened by the work of volunteers. This...
Jun 2
upcoming open day dates
On the first Friday of every month we run an open day event. Drop in and find out about all the services we offer children and young...
May 28
foster care fortnight 2025; it's a wrap!
We've had a great couple of weeks celebrating fostering during Foster Care Fortnight 2025. We want to thank our team of incredible and...
May 26
knife crime awareness week 2025
It's Knife Crime Awareness Week this week, from 19th - 25th May, and during the week many organisations will be joining with the Ben...
May 19
mental health awareness week 2025; what's on offer in your community
For Mental Health Awareness Week this week, we want to share the ways in which you can get involved in your local community. Â Mental...
May 15
25 years of asphaleia; appreciation event
On Wednesday 2nd of April, asphaleia hosted an Appreciation Event as part of its 25-year celebrations this year. Staff, professionals we...
May 13
foster care fortnight 2025; the power of relationships
Foster Care Fortnight is a national campaign lead by The Fostering Network that shines a spotlight on the vital role of foster care in...
May 12
mental health awareness week 2025 - community
Mental Health Awareness Week takes place next week and it is a week that reminds us to reflect on activities that support our mental...
May 8
asphaleia cyber essentials accreditation renewed
We are pleased to share that we have been awarded the Cyber Essentials accreditation for a further year. what is cyber essentials? Cyber...
Apr 15
managing the emotional impact of fostering on you and your family
Fostering children is a rewarding job, but it has its challenges and we don't believe it's helpful to pretend otherwise. Particularly at...
Apr 14
wellbeing with sally; stress awareness month 2025
April is here, and with it Stress Awareness Month! This month is a time to bring attention to the harmful effects stress can have on our...
Apr 10
asphaleia is a living wage employer for brighton & hove
We are pleased to share that asphaleia has joined many other Brighton & Hove based employers as an accredited Living Wage Employer....
Apr 9
25 years of asphaleia; young people on screen
We wanted to share the below videos as part of our 25 years of asphaleia celebrations this month, showcasing the creativity of young...
Mar 28
new safeguarding workshops in supported accommodation at asphaleia
Our Safeguarding Lead, Meghan, has recently started providing workshops with young people in our care services once a month. Â These...
Mar 26
wellbeing with sally; get moving in march
As days lengthen and the sun brightens, March calls for us to get outdoors and inhale the fresh air. Whether that’s to shake off the...
Mar 24
child exploitation awareness day 2025
The 18th March 2025 is national child exploitation awareness day, #CEA25. It is a day to highlight the issues surrounding child...
Mar 17
ESOL classes celebrate international women's day
Last week, asphaleia training's ESOL classes celebrated the achievements of women and girls throughout the world. In the build-up to...
Mar 13
what is the enrolment process at asphaleia training?
If you're considering joining one of our further education and training programmes at asphaleia, you might be wondering about the process...
Mar 10
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