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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...
Apr 22, 2024
child exploitation awareness day; are you able to spot the signs?
Last month’s child exploitation awareness day on the 18th of March was focused on getting everyone to THINK, SPOT, and SPEAK OUT AGAINST...
Apr 18, 2024
training for foster carers 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...
Apr 15, 2024
wellbeing with Sally; spring bucket list
Hi all, Isn’t it lovely that Spring is finally here, and the days are getting longer, brighter and more sunny? Spring is a great time to...
Mar 28, 2024
it's Ramadan 2024
Over the years, asphaleia has been privileged to work with young people and staff who are from diverse backgrounds and who practice...
Mar 27, 2024
asphaleia fostering launch recruitment campaign
This week we are running a campaign to help grow our team of foster carers in our agency. The campaign is focused on the way in which...
Mar 7, 2024
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