national children of foster carers month
Last month was National Children of Foster Carers month. The Fostering Network have previously run Sons and Daughters month celebrating...
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- Nov 7, 2023
voices 2024 creative writing competition for care experienced young people
The Voices 2024 creative writing competition for young people is now open for entries. The competition is run by Coram Voice and is an...
- Oct 31, 2023
asphaleia retains investors in people accreditation
Last month, asphaleia welcomed an IIP inspector to carry out our Investors in People assessment and we are thrilled to share that we have...
- Oct 10, 2023
world mental health day 2023
Hi everyone and Happy World Mental Health Day! We draw attention to this event every year as our wellbeing and daily mental health is so...
- Oct 9, 2023
fostering; taking your foster child on a family holiday
This summer we had the opportunity to take our foster child with us on a cruise holiday to Norway and the Arctic Circle. Taking a foster...
- Oct 5, 2023
wellbeing with sally: how to stay calm
Hello all you fab people….hope you are well and happy! Recently, we have been looking at the importance of keeping calm when we feel it...
- Sep 19, 2023
back to school; how foster carers can help their child adapt to September transitions
You've survived six weeks of summer holidays! Come September, unfortunately it's no longer acceptable to wear pyjama's until 2pm, or to...
- Sep 12, 2023
children's commissioner launches survey about 'care experience' becoming a protected characteristic
For some time, groups have been campaigning for the law to be changed so that being a care leaver becomes a protected characteristic -...
- Mar 13, 2023
5 common questions about fostering answered
Do you have a spare bedroom? Are you over 21 years old and a permanent resident of the UK? Have you considered fostering? Here are some...
- Feb 13, 2023
how foster carers can help a child settle in at a new placement
Imagine this. You're a child who has been told they are going into foster care. Imagine what questions you would have racing around your...
- Jan 16, 2023
fostering finances; how does it all work?
Fostering a child is a hugely rewarding as you see the positive impact you are having on the life of a disadvantaged young person. It's a...
- Dec 12, 2022
support services for young people over the festive period
Christmas is coming and for some it is a time for celebrating and having fun. However, Christmas can also bring up a lot of negative...
- Nov 23, 2022
next open day in december
Thanks to all those who attended our open day in November. If you missed it, our next one takes place in December. Drop in and find out...
- Nov 14, 2022
what training do foster carers do before and during their career as a carer?
The approval process to be a foster carer can be lengthy. It needs to be to ensure the right people are undertaking this demanding but...
- Oct 19, 2022
next open day in november
Thanks to all those who attended our open day in October. If you missed it, our next one takes place in November. Drop in and find out...
- Oct 18, 2022
fostering could be your new career; benefits and requirements of being a carer
If you want to make a difference in the life of a child and can provide a safe and nurturing home, fostering could be a rewarding and...
- Sep 20, 2022
what's involved in applying to be a foster carer?
Whether you've been thinking about being a carer for a long time, or it's something that has just caught your eye, it is a worthwhile and...
- Sep 14, 2022
next open day in october
Thanks to all those who attended our open day in September. If you missed it, our next one takes place in October. Drop in and find out...
- Aug 24, 2022
next open day in september
It's a new term and a good time to explore new options. Join us at our open day in September to find out about all the services we offer...
- Aug 18, 2022
how foster carers can help their child adapt to going back to school or college
You've survived six weeks of summer holidays! Come September, unfortunately it's no longer acceptable to wear pyjama's until 2pm, or to...
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