Welcome back to our ongoing series featuring Katrina, an experienced foster parent with AFA Fostering. In previous entries, we've explored Katrina's journey, the lessons she's learned, and how AFA's training courses have played an integral part in her fostering...
Welcome back to our AFA Fostering blog series featuring Katrina, an experienced and dedicated foster parent of 13 years. In our previous posts, we've explored Katrina's journey into fostering and the lessons she's learned along the way. Today, we're diving deeper into...
Welcome back to another post on the AFA Fostering blog! Today, we continue our story with Katrina, an experienced foster parent who has been fostering with us for 13 years. As we delve deeper into her journey, Katrina shares some insightful reflections on what she's...
Today, we're taking a step back from our usual posts to share with you a heart-warming story of dedication and commitment to fostering, and we’ll be doing this in regular instalments right here on the News page of our website, so do check back regularly for each new...
Summer is here and the temperatures are soaring high in the heart of England. For foster families, this is a great opportunity to step outside and bond over fun-filled, outdoor activities. Here are our suggestions to make the most out of this sunny season in Norfolk,...
Fostering a child comes with its own unique set of challenges, and when a child starts exploring their sexuality, it can be a tricky and sensitive issue for both the child and the foster family. In this blog post, we share the story of "J", who had been living with...
Can’t believe your eyes? Well, you may just be right By Nikki, Assistant Social Work Manager, AFA Fostering Unbelievable as it may sound, what you see may not always be the truth. Artificial intelligence (AI) is an emerging technology rapidly making headlines. So,...
As a Christian holiday, Easter Monday marks the day after Easter Sunday, and is celebrated in many countries around the world. It has a rich history that dates back to the early days of Christianity, where it was seen as a continuation of the Easter celebrations,...
Today we celebrate 13 years since AFA was set up by directors Nigel and Graeme, and here they share about the agency's evolution and progress over the years... Asked about what inspired them both to start a fostering agency, Graeme said: “It wasn't so much an...
Happy Mother's Day to all foster mothers out there! Did you know that the origin of Mother's Day in the UK can be traced back to the 16th century? It was originally known as Mothering Sunday and was a day when people would return to their "mother church" and spend...