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a foster carer's story; our decision to foster
There can be lots of questions when you're thinking about being a foster carer and you may not know other carers you can speak to about...
Jan 6, 2024
have you considered fostering in 2024?
The need for foster carers has never been greater with many children going into care each month. Perhaps you've considered fostering but...
Jan 2, 2024
wellbeing with sally; managing mental health during tough times
Hi all, Managing mental health during tough times can be tricky and sometimes a balancing act! However, often, when we become familiar...
Dec 21, 2023
christmas for children in foster care
We automatically think of Christmas as being a magical time for many children. For foster families, it can be a complex time to navigate,...
Dec 20, 2023
asphaleia celebrates anti-bullying week 2023
The 13th-17th of November was Anti-Bullying Week and this is an event that features on asphaleia's calendar each year. Bullying is a...
Dec 4, 2023
wellbeing with sally: worthing mental health week expo
Our Health and Wellbeing Lead, Sally, attended the Worthing Mental Health Expo last month. The event was held at Rooms in the Guidlbourne...
Nov 16, 2023
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...
Nov 14, 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...
Nov 7, 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 31, 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 10, 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 9, 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...
Oct 5, 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 19, 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 -...
Sep 12, 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...
Mar 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...
Feb 13, 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...
Jan 16, 2023
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...
Dec 12, 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 23, 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...
Nov 14, 2022
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