In this episode of our blog series, our foster parent Katrina shares insights into the differences between fostering young children and teenagers. Katrina explains that younger children primarily seek safety, security, and love. By providing them with these essential...
In this part of our blog series, we delve deeper into the relationship between our foster parent Katrina, and Chantelle, her foster child. After several years of tension, their bond started to strengthen through a series of deeply significant events. Chantelle's...
In the latest episode of our series, we further explore the journey of Katrina, a seasoned foster parent, and the deep connections she creates with the children in her care. Even when they're no longer under her roof, these children remain an integral part of her...
Continuing our series featuring Katrina, an experienced foster parent with AFA Fostering, we delve into a topic many of us often ponder - those moments when you feel like you've truly made a difference. In fostering, those moments can be as subtle as a child starting...
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...
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,...
A child in your care hurting themselves is one of the most worrying and scary things any foster parent has to face, and it will have a big emotional impact upon you, even if you’ve experienced it before. As terrifying and incomprehensible as it can seem, it’s actually...