How play helps foster children heal and move on
NFA Blog | UK's Leading Independent Fostering Agency
by jackieyeadon
9M ago
Play is universal across mammals with a big role in learning and development, especially in children. For younger foster children, who might have experienced abuse or neglect, play is an important part of healing. It’s an aspect of therapeutic fostering where foster carers can provide support. What is therapeutic play? Ella Booth is a Supervising Social Worker (SSW) at Fostering Solutions North West, one of our local agencies that supports fostering in Liverpool and the surrounding areas (Fostering Solutions has a total of 4 teams across England). As an SSW, Ella builds close relationships wi ..read more
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Fostering with Dogs – Nicky’s Story
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by aimeedyble
9M ago
With more than half of UK households (62%) owning a pet, according to the World Animal Foundation – and around 13 million pet dogs and 12 million pet cats in this country – it’s no surprise that one of the questions we get asked most often at National Fostering Group is whether it’s possible to foster with pets. Not only is it possible, but having a pet in the house can actually benefit foster children and help them feel more comfortable in their foster home. Of course, this is providing that the right checks have been carried out on the pets and that children and foster families are properly ..read more
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Fostering with Dogs – Michele’s Story
NFA Blog | UK's Leading Independent Fostering Agency
by aimeedyble
9M ago
With more than half of UK households (62%) owning a pet, according to the World Animal Foundation – and around 13 million pet dogs and 12 million pet cats in this country – it’s no surprise that one of the questions we get asked most often at National Fostering Group is whether it’s possible to foster with pets. Not only is it possible, but having a pet in the house can actually benefit foster children and help them feel more comfortable in their foster home. Of course, this is providing that the right checks have been carried out on the pets and that children and foster families are properly ..read more
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All About Me: the power of ‘life stories’ in therapeutic foster care
NFA Blog | UK's Leading Independent Fostering Agency
by jackieyeadon
10M ago
Linda Sylvester, Therapeutic Life Story Worker at Alpha Plus Fostering A new initiative is about to launch in the North West that will help foster carers support children in their care as they discover who they are, understand their past, and begin to heal. Run by Linda Sylvester at our Alpha Plus Fostering agency, it will build on a programme – Therapeutic Life Story – that has already had a significant impact on the recovery, relationships and behaviours of foster children. Currently, every child who arrives at their new foster home is given a welcome box by their Alpha Plus social worker ..read more
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Meet the team: NFA Scotland – helping to create ‘little miracles’
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by jackieyeadon
11M ago
The team at NFA Scotland If you’re thinking of fostering in Scotland, Pam Coombs-Goodfellow will be one of the first people you talk to. Pam is a Carer Recruitment Officer (CRO) supporting potential foster carers from the Highlands to the Lowlands. Pam has worked in fostering for 4 years and is an adoptive mum of 2 children (11 and 15), so she really gets it. The team she works with at NFA Scotland are all experienced fostering professionals; some have fostered or adopted too. They pride themselves at their ability to ‘think outside the box’. “We are a wonderful team and we help create littl ..read more
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Meet the team: NFA Midlands – the power of relationships in fostering
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by jackieyeadon
1y ago
Fostering isn’t about numbers, it’s about people. Saying that, sometimes the data tells a story that’s inspiring in its own right. NFA Midlands, for example, is our largest fostering team outside London. Headquartered in Solihull, it covers 2 regions – East Midlands and West Midlands incorporating towns and cities across 11 counties. It’s a 40-strong team that supports 221 families fostering in Birmingham and the surrounding areas, plus 100s of foster children. The agency team comprises an admin team, Carer Recruitment Officers, Supervising Social Workers, Carer Support Workers and a host of o ..read more
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‘Icely Done, Eddy
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by laurasmith
1y ago
Eddy Maywand’s charity fund-raiser is the ultimate ice-breaker. For the last 53 days, Eddy – nicknamed Ice Man by his friends – has plunged his body into freezing cold water in a bid to raise money for Mind. And – with a pledge to take an ice bath every day for 365 days – he’s still got more than 300 days of subzero submersion to go. Eddy’s target is to raise £5,000 for the mental health charity at the same time as boosting his own physical and mental wellbeing and testing his endurance. A keen sportsman who visits the gym five times a week and plays football, Eddy is no stranger to aches and ..read more
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Focus on Fostering Podcast
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by aimeedyble
1y ago
Our brand new podcast, is out NOW! Nothing is more real than hearing other people’s first-hand experiences, and our podcast aims to do just that. Throughout these episodes, we will speak with current foster carers, birth children, staff members and, most importantly, young adults who were fostered themselves. Our podcast is available on all podcast streaming services and for ease can be listened to below. The post Focus on Fostering Podcast appeared first on National Fostering Group ..read more
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Foster to adopt as a single, disabled mum: ‘My heart was set on Shirley’
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by jackieyeadon
1y ago
After an application process that took months, to pursue a dream she’d harboured for much longer, Hayley is now just waiting on the paperwork. The family court approved her adoption of three-year-old Shirley a few weeks ago, so she’s legally her mum. Nevertheless, she’s looking forward to getting the certificate of adoption and seeing it in writing. Hayley, 33, who has brittle bone disease, understandably feels proud and relieved. She’s adopted the foster child she loves. She’s overcome doubt and fear of disappointment and, in doing so, has transformed both their lives. “My disability hasn’t s ..read more
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Meet the team: Fostering Solutions South
NFA Blog | UK's Leading Independent Fostering Agency
by jackieyeadon
1y ago
Foster children at a recent event hosted by FS South Casey, a Carer Recruitment Officer based in Winchester, has spent a few days driving around her patch to deliver long service awards and enjoy countless cuppas with her foster carers. It’s a familiar routine. “We have quite a few foster carers who’ve been with us for 10 years,” she said. “In fact, we’ve got more who’ve been with us for more than 20 years. Our foster carers are so special and sometimes they need reminding.” These ‘reminders’ are ongoing and Fostering Solutions South recognises when their carers go above and beyond or persev ..read more
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