One of the most common questions we hear from people exploring fostering is: “How much do foster carers get paid?” It’s an important and completely understandable question. Fostering...
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“Am I too old to become a foster carer?” It’s a question we see time and again — particularly on our social media pages — and the answer often surprises people. No — you are very...
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At Affinity Fostering, we’re thrilled to welcome a number of new foster carers into the Affinity family who have been successfully approved as foster carers over the last few months. Choosing to...
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I am delighted to share the wonderful news that Affinity Fostering has once again been rated Outstanding by Ofsted, following our most recent inspection. You can read the full report here: Ofsted...
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At Affinity Fostering, we believe childhood should be filled with experiences, opportunities, and happy memories. That’s why every summer we run our Pot of Gold scheme. In this special initiative,...
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As we settle into the new year, many of us find ourselves questioning whether we need to make changes in our lives. New years come with a feeling of freshness and promise, a blank canvas for us to...
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A successful foster carer application goes far beyond you deciding that you’d like to foster a child or young person and us nodding and saying, “yes, they’d be great foster carers”. You also...
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Deciding to become a foster carer doesn’t happen overnight. There are long discussions to be had at home, questioning if you will be good at looking after a child that could be traumatised....
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As the Director of Affinity Fostering, I am constantly inspired by our foster families' incredible dedication and compassion. This October, as we honour The Fostering Network's Children of Foster...
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October is Global Diversity Awareness Month—a perfect opportunity to celebrate the vibrant mix of cultures, ethnicities, and backgrounds that enrich our communities. It also highlights the critical...
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