fostering 5/11

welcome to our blog

Be the first to receive important news and service updates by subscribing to our email list here. Or contact us for more information.

fostering and the summer holidays

The prospect of six weeks with the children at home for the summer can be daunting as well as something to look forward to. Especially at...

Jul 5, 2024

it's plastic-free july

At asphaleia, we are passionate about having a positive impact on the environment as an organisation, as well as encouraging staff and...

Jul 5, 2024

wellbeing with sally; coping with grief

Hi all, It’s good to look at the issue of grief sometimes, as these feelings can hit us hard and when we least expect. We all may have...

Jun 25, 2024

pride month 2024 at asphaleia

Pride Month is in full swing at asphaleia as we celebrate the unique things that make us who we are and promote equal rights for all. We...

Jun 18, 2024

it's refugee week 2024

Next week is Refugee Week and we are delighted to be celebrating it again this year. Refugee Week is an important week in asphaleia's...

Jun 17, 2024

foster carer stories; changing a child's life

There have been lots of positive moments since we became foster carers, but a significant one was at our foster child's PEP meeting...

Jun 11, 2024

managing challenging behaviour in fostering

A concern of prospective carers can be how they will handle challenging behaviour that comes their way from their foster child/children....

May 29, 2024

international missing children's day 2024; Check Think Report campaign

According to AMBER Alert Europe, every year over 300,000 children go missing in Europe. Today is International Missing Children's day, a...

May 25, 2024

wear it green for mental health awareness week 2024

Last week we celebrated Mental Health Awareness Week at asphaleia. This year’s theme is all about movement and how being active is an...

May 23, 2024

fostering moments for foster care fortnight

This year, Foster Care Fortnight is focusing on celebrating all the moments that make fostering special. We have asked our fostering...

May 21, 2024

kim's story; meet our fostering manager

We’d like to introduce you to the registered manager for our fostering agency. Keep reading to find out more about Kim, how she became a...

May 13, 2024

wellbeing with sally; mental health awareness week 2024

Hi all, it’s that time of the year when we think about and take action on issues around our mental health. This year, the theme of Mental...

May 13, 2024

types of fostering offered at asphaleia

When foster carers are approved it is usually to provide foster care for specific amounts of time. These are referred to as types of...

May 9, 2024

foster care fortnight 13th-26th May 2024

We are delighted to be celebrating foster care again this year during Foster Care Fortnight. An awareness-raising event, run by The...

May 9, 2024

foster care 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...

May 1, 2024

World Book Night; join the road to reading challenge

When was the last time you picked up a book? If you're a student and spend a lot of time reading or you're in a full-time job that...

Apr 26, 2024

wellbeing with sally; stress busters for stress awareness month

Hi all, As it's Stress Awareness Month, I thought it would be good to highlight some stress busters. Life can be busy, hectic and often...

Apr 22, 2024

upcoming open day dates

On the first Thursday of every month we run an open day event. Drop in and find out about all the services we offer children and young...