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Our Foster Carer Forum Update!
Our Foster Carer Forum Update!
17 May 2023

Affinity fostering prides itself on listening to the young people in our care through our VOICES group where we consult with our young people about the development of our policies and practice, but...

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Introducing the Nurturing Initiative for New and Experienced Foster Carers
Introducing the Nurturing Initiative for New and Experienced Foster Carers
17 May 2023

Are you considering becoming a foster carer, or looking to move to an Ofsted Outstanding agency that truly supports its foster carers? We're excited to share some great news with you! Here at...

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Building a Nurturing Community for everyone in the Affinity Family
Building a Nurturing Community for everyone in the Affinity Family
17 May 2023

Fostering young people is not a one-person job; it takes a whole community to create an environment in which children and teenagers can grow and thrive. As an independent fostering agency, with an...

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Celebrating Foster Carers During Foster Care Fortnight 2023
Celebrating Foster Carers During Foster Care Fortnight 2023
15 May 2023

Foster Care Fortnight is here again, and we couldn't be more excited! As an Ofsted outstanding fostering independent agency, we are proud to support this essential campaign that aims to raise...

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Delegated Authority in Foster Care: Empowering Carers and Supporting Children
Delegated Authority in Foster Care: Empowering Carers and Supporting Children
26 Mar 2023

Delegated authority is a crucial aspect of foster care, as it enables foster carers to make everyday decisions on behalf of the children and young people in their care. By providing clarity on the...

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Qualifying Care Relief (QCR) increase 2023
Qualifying Care Relief (QCR) increase 2023
24 Mar 2023

Foster carers play an incredibly important role in providing loving homes for vulnerable children and young people. That’s why it’s so important that foster carers are given the recognition and...

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Keeping Young People  Safe Online: Social Media & Messaging Apps
Keeping Young People Safe Online: Social Media & Messaging Apps
26 Feb 2023

Social media has become a prominent form of both entertainment and communication for children and young people, but with this increased connectivity comes the risk of online danger.  As a foster...

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We have had some fantastic Internet Safety Day Poster Entries!
We have had some fantastic Internet Safety Day Poster Entries!
07 Feb 2023

We have had some great entries for our Safer Internet Safety Day Competition!   Thank you to all the young people that sent in their entries!  We will make sure to upload them to our Facebook...

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Internet Safety Day Competition 2023!
Internet Safety Day Competition 2023!
06 Feb 2023

Safety Internet Day is fast approaching! The young people of Affinity Fostering are welcome to enter our Internet Safety Poster Competition! Checkout the poster below for more information! We will,...

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Happy Safer Internet Day 2023!
Happy Safer Internet Day 2023!
07 Feb 2023

In today's digital age, it's crucial for both young people and adults to understand how to stay safe online! As adults, we are tasked with teaching vulnerable people how to keep themselves physically...

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