Family Fostercare

Family Fostercare

Link in to one of our virtual information sessions this week!

Building a strong support network is crucial for foster carers, offering both emotional and practical benefits that can significantly enhance the fostering experience.

Fostering plays a pivotal role in child welfare, offering a temporary haven for children in need while permanent solutions are sought.

Welcoming a foster child into your home is a journey filled with unique challenges and profound rewards.

Monday, 13 May 2024 13:59

Can you Balance Work and Foster Care?

Balancing a career with the responsibilities of foster care is a journey filled with unique challenges and profound rewards.

Every child deserves a nurturing home, and foster carers play a crucial role in providing that sanctuary.

A nurturing environment can have a significant impact on a child's life. Such an environment is essential for foster children, who often face uncertainties and transitions.

Thursday, 11 April 2024 11:14

Should You Become a Foster Carer?

Becoming a foster carer is a decision that can have a significant impact on the lives of children in need of a supportive home.

Friday, 05 April 2024 14:32

Easter Outing!

Here are some photos from yesterdays Easter event

Thursday, 07 March 2024 12:54

World book day 2024!

How amazing do these little ones look in their costumes

Monday, 19 February 2024 09:39

Pizza Making Fun!

PIZZA MAKING FUN

This half term we held pizza making parties for all our children and young people.

Wednesday, 14 February 2024 16:47

Carers Christmas Lunch!

Tuesday, 10 October 2023 09:41

The Difference

This is Iris, read what she has to say about being part of a fostering family.

Tuesday, 10 October 2023 09:38

Children of Foster Carers

We like to celebrate the children of Foster Carers within our agency .

Thursday, 10 August 2023 10:34

BLACKPOOL 2023!

BLACKPOOL 2023

Families and staff enjoyed a wet yet wonderful day at Blackpool pleasure beach.

Thursday, 13 July 2023 16:10

Summer Newsletter 2023

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Well done to everyone who entered our Easter competition.

Don’t forget to send us pictures of your Easter crafts, bonnets and baking .

Dont forget to send us photos of your Easter crafts and creations!

Entries will be judged on Tuesday 11th of April

Wednesday, 19 April 2023 09:36

Spring Newsletter 2023

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We had lots of muddy outdoor fun this week at our family event in cumbria.
Pond dipping, marshmallow toasting and den making were some of the activities the children took part in. 
 
Wednesday, 22 February 2023 15:00

WELL DONE!

WELL DONE 
Your exceptional kindness and helpfulness was noticed by a staff member at a play area and were given free tickets for a return visit.
We are proud of you both 

Wednesday, 22 February 2023 14:57

Today is National acts of kindness day.

Today is National acts of kindness day.
Kindness can make the world a nicer place.
This week we held our yorkshire half term event Austerfield Study Centre & Community Hub
The children had the opportunity to make nature art, clay art , magic wands and get on hands with a range of creature.
We hope you all had a great time.
Wednesday, 22 February 2023 11:08

The winning lanyard was chosen!

Well done to everyone who entered our lanyard competition.

We loved them all.

The winning lanyard was chosen by public vote and will be made and used by agency staff.

We hope you liked the little thank you gifts from 

#familyfostercare #fosterinyorkshire

Tuesday, 10 January 2023 16:45

Winter Newsletter

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Our Christmas celebrations continued on Friday with our Yorkshire Foster Carers Christmas lunch 
It was lovely to see everybody and the food was amazing! 
Don’t forget our ‘Drop and Shop’ events coming up and of course our annual Pantomime trip which we cannot wait for!
Continuing with our Christmas celebrations at our Team Meeting and Christmas lunch 
We have lots of exciting plans in place for the year ahead!
We are looking forward to continuing our Christmas celebrations throughout December

The start of our Christmas celebration
It was lovely to see many of our Foster Carers in Cumbria enjoying their Christmas meal together!
We hope everybody is excited for more celebrations to come throughout December

Thursday, 17 November 2022 10:12

Christmas Card Competition Winner!

? WE HAVE A WINNER ?
The entries for this years agency Christmas card have been judged.
Everyone who entered will receive a thank you gift soon.
Special prizes will be given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.
Well done to everyone who entered, we loved seeing your artwork.
Wednesday, 16 November 2022 10:42

Sons & Daughters

⭐️ Sons and Daughters ⭐️
This weekend some of our sons and daughters met up this weekend for a day of bowling, pizza and shopping. It was great to see you all there.
Being part of a family that foster can be challenging at times and we like to show our appreciation.
we are so proud of you all.
You are all stars ⭐️

 

We are celebrating our foster carers Rob & Jan who have been foster carers for over 20 years but have been with Family Fostercare 10 years this month!! Thank you to you and your family for your dedication and hard work over the last decade with us. You are an inspiration ✨

Monday, 07 November 2022 10:44

Christmas Card Competition!

This years Xmas card design competition is underway and winning design by one of our children will be the company Xmas card, we’ve been running this competition for last 12 years. Winner will be announce in mid November!

Monday, 07 November 2022 10:40

Halloween day out!

A soggy yet successful pumpkin event was held last week for our families in cumbria.
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It was great to see you all there!

 

Monday, 07 November 2022 10:38

Sons and Daughters Month!

October was 'Sons & Daughters Month' where we celebrated all of the fantastic support our Sons and Daughters provide within their fostering family.

We also have a sons and daughters day out organised in middle of November!

Check out or Facebook for more details!

Thank you to everybody who contributed to this wonderful video, Check out our video here!

Friday, 14 October 2022 12:13

Autumn Newsletter 2022

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Sunday, 07 August 2022 23:38

Blackpool Summer day out!

Yesterday some of our families travelled to Blackpool for a fun filled day.
Thank you to all who came , we hope you had a great day and would love to see your photos.
Check out our facebook page with some photos from the day! Click here
Monday, 11 July 2022 09:16

Summer Newsletter

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Wednesday, 23 March 2022 15:00

Spring Newsletter

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Tuesday, 22 March 2022 15:48

The National living wage notice

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Wednesday, 22 December 2021 12:21

Winter Newsletter

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Wednesday, 17 November 2021 16:09

Autumn Newsletter

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Monday, 01 November 2021 09:57

Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween!
From our very own spooky coven to yours!
These photos were taken at our Halloween parties in both Yorkshire and Cumbria this week.

#halloween2021 #happyhalloween #familyfostercare #fosterfamilies #halloweenparty

 

Friday, 29 October 2021 13:42

Are you all ready for Halloween Weekend?

Are you all ready for Halloween Weekend
 
We can’t wait to see what you all get up to! Make sure to tag us in your spooky pictures
 
 
Friday, 29 October 2021 13:39

Paediatric first aid training

Paediatric first aid training is a mandatory training our foster carers undertake every 3 years. Well done to the carers in Cumbria who completed their training last week and the carers in Doncaster who completed it today. Our Beverley carers will be receiving this next week.
 
Friday, 29 October 2021 13:38

Happy Friday

Happy Friday! It’s time to celebrate, whatever you are up to this weekend make sure you enjoy every moment
 
Friday, 29 October 2021 13:36

Humphrey bear visit to Diablo Desserts

Over the summer Humphrey bear went for a visit to Diablo Desserts

he gave it a glowing review!
 
Friday, 29 October 2021 13:33

Sons & Daughters Month

It’s Sons & Daughters Month
 
This month we celebrate the hard work and dedication of the children of foster carers. The Fostering Network run this event every year to raise awareness and show thanks to the young people helping to make foster families.
All of the sons & daughters in our agency have now been sent their celebration pack which includes a certificate, thank you letter and invitation to our celebration day.
From all of us, thank you to our Sons & Daughters
 
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