Ceiliúradh a dhéanamh ar Lá Fhéile Pádraig! Today, we celebrate all things Irish ???????? and take the time to appreciate the beautiful culture and heritage of Ireland. But have you ever thought about how fostering children aligns with the teachings of Saint Patrick?...
Happy St. David's Day, everyone! Today is the day to celebrate the patron saint of Wales, Saint David. According to legend, he lived in the 6th century and was known for his wisdom, kindness, and miracles. If you're a foster parent looking for ways to help your child...
Cooking pancakes with your foster children can be a fun and rewarding activity, but it's also an opportunity for them to develop important skills and habits. Here are some of the benefits of cooking with children: Provides Quality Family Time: Life can be busy and...
This month we chatted with Jag, senior fostering social worker, who joined AFA Fostering almost 11 years ago. Jag talks to us about how she came into a fostering career and offers some good advice for people who are thinking of becoming foster parents. Hi Jag, thanks...
This month we spoke with one of our fostering social workers, Nikki, who joined AFA Fostering almost five years ago. Here, she shares with us how she came into a fostering career and some advice for people who are thinking of becoming foster parents... Hi Nikki, let’s...
This month we spoke with one of our foster parents, Sarah, who lives in Norfolk with husband Dave and their children and here she shares with us how they came into fostering and what it has been like… So, tell me how long you've been fostering for? It'll be six years...
This month we spoke with one of our foster parents, Christine, 42, who lives in north Norfolk with husband Andy and their children and here she shares with us how they came into fostering and what it has been like… Can you tell me how long you’ve been fostering for...
This month we spoke with Zadie and Mark who live in Leicestershire. They have been fostering with AFA for over seven years and here we discuss what brought them into fostering and some of their experiences—with advice for anyone who is thinking of becoming a foster...
This month we spoke with one of our fostering families, Sara, 48, and Jason, 50, who live in Norwich. As a couple, Sara and Jason have been fostering for just over 10 years with AFA, and here we explore their journey into fostering, and some of the challenges they...
This month we spoke with one of our foster carers, Jason, 51, who lives with his wife in Norfolk. As a couple, Jason and Liz have been fostering for nearly nine years with AFA, and here we explore their journey into fostering, and some of the challenges they have...