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fostering during the COVID-19 pandemic

asphaleia fully understand that each individual’s personal response to the pandemic will be different. Each carer and child/young person...

Jun 29, 2020

get job-hunt-ready with future focus

Are you aged between 16 – 24, living in West Sussex, and are not currently in education or employment? Are you looking for a job and...

Jun 23, 2020

a young person's story for refugee week 2020

It was Refugee Week last week. Many activities and learning took place. If you did any Simple Acts and are part of our asphaleia...

Jun 22, 2020

a change in career; our decision to foster

Having a large family was something I always dreamed of when I was younger but after falling pregnant really easily at the age of 22 and...

Jun 20, 2020

small charity week 2020 - celebrating the work of asphaleia action

Did you know, this week is SMALL Charity week and we are doing BIG things to celebrate the work of asphaleia action and taking part in...

Jun 19, 2020

5 sectors that are hiring right now

Many companies and organisations across the UK have closed their doors to help contain the coronavirus pandemic. Restaurants,...

Jun 17, 2020

refugee week is here! 15th - 21st of june

Refugee Week is and has been an important week for asphaleia and our community of young people, professionals we work with, staff,...

Jun 16, 2020

what is it like being an asphaleia foster carer

Often, the most helpful thing when you're considering a new path is hearing from someone who has already experienced it. We have...

Jun 15, 2020

this month we're celebrating pride

The month of June is Pride Month. It is a time when we remember the LGBTQ+ members of our community who fought for equal rights and a...

Jun 9, 2020

staying covid-19 secure in 2020

Government guidelines may have changed in recent weeks but the shift towards normality is slow and the threat of COVID-19 is still very...

Jun 8, 2020

international day of innocent children victims of aggression

In conflict zones across the world children are becoming victims of abuse and the UN initiated this awareness to day to bring it to...

Jun 4, 2020

independent visiting; what is an IV and what do they do? #VolunteersWeek

asphaleia delivers the Independent Visiting (IV) service for the London Borough of Bromley. It is a befriending service for young people...

Jun 1, 2020

have you considered fostering?

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...

May 28, 2020

SAFE west sussex interview a young person about their lockdown experience

Safe West Sussex supports young people across West Sussex who are at risk of Child Sexual Exploitation and interventionists in West...

May 27, 2020

starting your journey to becoming a foster carer with asphaleia

The beginning of this year may have and continues to look uncertain for some. Are you thinking of a change of career, are you...

May 21, 2020

wellbeing with Sally: managing anxiety

I thought this month I would touch upon anxiety as it currently seems to be one of the most common problems. During this period of...

May 20, 2020

interview with an asphaleia foster carer

It's the second week of Foster Care Fortnight and we are pleased to bring you some insights from an asphaleia foster carer about her...

May 18, 2020

mental health awareness week 2020: a kindness campaign

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week 2020 and at asphaleia we are joining the campaign to raise awareness of mental health problems....