Special Guardianship orders are often discussed at LAC reviews and currently, a number of Local Authorities are developing policies relating to SGOs. Here is some information we thought might be helpful. What is special guardianship? Below definition from...
We love talking about fostering! But to understand what being a foster carer is really like, we’ve handed over the reins to those who know best – our fabulous foster carers and their families. Here are some of the thoughts and comments they’ve shared with us: What Do...
We take CSE very seriously here at AFA. We recognise the risks and challenges presented by Child Sexual Exploitation, and that it is our responsibility to identify young people in our care who are at risk of CSE. We work with other agencies to safeguard and protect...
Over the last 18 months AFA have been involved in a national research project commissioned by the Dept of Education, looking at different models of supporting long-term foster care placements. The research report was undertaken by Mark Beek, Gillian Schofield and...
During sons and daughter month, we are celebrating all that they offer to their parents in their role in foster families. There is limited research in their area, but the fostering network wrote a policy paper in 2008 entitled “supporting sons and daughters of foster...
You know your own children better than anyone and know how best to support them. Making sure they are happy and comfortable with welcoming new children into the family is vital. Children who are part of a family who foster may need some extra support. We would like to...
Having a dog as part of a family can be very rewarding, dogs and children can become great friends. A dog can help children develop in many ways such as understanding, kindness and respect for living things. Caring for a pet can encourage responsibility and help...