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...
There are lots of people who would dearly love to foster. Many possess the right skills and aptitude, but are disappointed to find that they cannot go forward to assessment because they do not have a spare bedroom to offer for fostering. In this article, we will try...
Over the past year, there has been an increase in the number of babies being taken into local authority care. In some cases, where mothers have continued to abuse substances during pregnancy, babies are born addicted to drugs or alcohol. That’s why at AFA Fostering,...
Want to talk it through with someone? It’s the time of year when many young adults are preparing to leave home. Some will be heading to university, while others may be moving to take up a new job or have a gap year. Whatever the reason, it’s a big change in their...
Having a foster child join your family is a huge life event for them and you. The first step is to create a warm and welcoming environment. This will help a child to feel loved and valued from the beginning of their new placement. A child may appear to settle in...
Becoming a foster parent isn’t a decision to be taken lightly. It takes dedication, kindness and commitment to make a difference to a child’s life. To help you decide if you’ve got what it takes, you can read our Top 10 Foster Carer Qualities. Once you’ve decided that...
Foster parents are some of today’s unsung heroes. So, we absolutely acknowledge that they deserve to be valued and generously rewarded for their effort, commitment and kindness towards children. Fostering allowances provide financial support to cover all the living...
If you're preparing to be a foster parent, congratulations on starting a journey many aren’t ready for or feel unable to take. Be proud of yourself! There are a few things we recommend you do to prepare for your foster child. Becoming a foster parent is a huge...