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Celebrating our unsung heroes: The children of Foster Carers
Celebrating our unsung heroes: The children of Foster Carers
23 Oct 2024

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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Diversity in Foster Care: The Essential Role of Foster Carers in Supporting Children from All Backgrounds
Diversity in Foster Care: The Essential Role of Foster Carers in Supporting Children from All Backgrounds
16 Oct 2024

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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The Vital Role of Birth Children in Fostering
The Vital Role of Birth Children in Fostering
07 Oct 2024

At Affinity Fostering, we recognize that fostering is not just a journey for the foster carers but also for their birth children. The presence of children of Foster Carers in fostering families is...

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Fostering Resilience: Understanding the Impact of Trauma on Brain Development
Fostering Resilience: Understanding the Impact of Trauma on Brain Development
19 Sep 2024

This week, we’re delving into a critical topic: how trauma affects brain development in children and adolescents. Understanding this connection is essential for anyone involved in nurturing...

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Leaving the force for good?  Become a force for good!
Leaving the force for good? Become a force for good!
10 Sep 2024

How can you use the skills and experience you’ve developed in the Police to transform the lives of children and young people? Affinity Fostering has partnered with Blue Light Leavers because we...

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Fostering a sense of Pride
Fostering a sense of Pride
07 Jun 2024

Affinity Fostering is proud to be part of #PrideMonth2024, empowering and enhancing young lives through nurture, acceptance, advocacy and encouragement. What’s it all about? Pride Month has its...

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A moment in the life of a Foster Carer
A moment in the life of a Foster Carer
15 May 2024

The theme of this year’s Foster Care Fortnight #FCF24 is #FosteringMoments. We thought this was a perfect opportunity to speak to Affinity Ambassador and Foster Carer of 7 years, Phil about the...

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Safer Internet Day 2024 – Has the internet changed fostering?
Safer Internet Day 2024 – Has the internet changed fostering?
05 Feb 2024

The fostering landscape has undoubtedly changed over the last 10 years. Foster Carers who have been looking after children for decades will all tell you the same thing. Austerity, economic crises,...

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A year of celebrations
A year of celebrations
18 Dec 2023

This year we celebrated 10 years of Affinity! We got together on a beautiful, sunny day in August to mark 10 years of passion, dedication and commitment. For me, it was so special to see our children...

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Affinity Foster Carer Conference 2023
Affinity Foster Carer Conference 2023
15 Dec 2023

The Foster Carer Conference is one of the highlights of the Affinity calendar. Every year, we whisk our carers away to a hotel in Essex for a 2-day get together.   Why do we hold an annual...

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