National Fostering Group

🏳️‍🌈It is our 2nd year walking in Manchester Pride's Parade and we are so excited! If you see us, be sure to give us a wave 🏳️‍🌈

Next Step Fostering meets Summer Spectacular!

Colleagues from Next Step Fostering had a super fun day at our information stand hosted at the Sheerness Freemasons Summer Spectacular. There were lots of visitors to the stand who chatted to our experienced staff about fostering and also took away some goodies!

We would love to have our foster carers answer your questions on our podcast

We are thrilled to add Burnley to our list of gymnastic events that children of foster carers can attend for free! You can foster with any agency not just one within our family, and both foster and own children can attend. To register visit: https://ow.ly/OE7S50SSZb9

Our final two Summer or Sport sessions are now open. These are open to all children and foster children of foster carers. Full details on how to book this session can be found here https://ow.ly/9xbg50SE6T8

*Foster Carer ID will be required.

Congratulations to Tanya and Phil on becoming approved foster carers with Fostering Solutions Wales. We wish them the best of times in their fostering journey!

"When people ask me what I do for a living, I take great pride in saying that I am a foster carer" Sally.

Here is a quote from a young person at Fostering Solutions Midlands. At their recent summer party, they raised an impressive £105.50 for Grief Encounters, an organisation that supports young people dealing with bereavement!

Sarah from NFA Scotland and her foster carer Stacy who has fostered for over 16 years, were invited to appear on a Community Radio show called "Why don't you". It's a regular Friday slot; aimed at encouraging people from all walks of life, to think about a new career, or volunteering, or learning. You can hear the full episode via the below link!

https://acvo.org.uk/shmu-episodes/july26-24/?fbclid=IwY2xjawEUXCBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHU6XtKoUD0YbS3Ozrgfv9oYLXFhdQsN6OOjeuVbsiJitnY2eI_qNMG6H-A_aem_uFGg3RJtjRmWAgzefk7z8A

So Why Don't You: July 26th with Sarah and Stacy from National Fostering Agency Scotland On the latest episode of So Why Don't You, Mike and Ghada welcome Sarah and Stacy from National Fostering Agency Scotland. Discover how the agency supports foster carers across the city by equipping them with the skills they need to ensure the best possible outcomes for foster children and young peo...

Donna's fostering moment is "The 1st day they fully relax in your house whether that is when they help themselves to a drink from the cupboard, come for a hug without asking if they can, or to saying when we're out when are we going home"

If you would like to find out more about fostering, why not attend our next information session on 15th August, just email [email protected] for full details.

NFA East recently attended Norwich Pride and it was brilliant! They spoke to lots of people about the great care and support our carers and the agency give to our children in the East. We also met some very cute dogs as well!

If you are a foster carer and live in the Essex area our next Summer of Sports session is now open. This is open to all children of foster carers whether that be your own children or foster children.

Full details can be found here https://ow.ly/5Nx450SE6HW

*Foster ID will be required.

One of our fostering families are currently away on holiday and their foster children Khiara, just took part in a holiday wide talent show. Khiara's talent was singing and not only are we so proud of her but she was the overall winner!! Her prize is a holiday and a place in the grand final. Well done Khiara.

Here is a pick from our recent Summer of Sports events! Find out more about these events here https://ow.ly/qgXK50SSX2g

If you would like to find out more about fostering and the kind of events and activities National Fostering Group hosts you can attend our online event on Thursday 15th August at 7pm.

At the event, we will also be speaking to foster carer Phil about how Karate had an incredible impact on the young person living with him, and how fostering inspired him to run the London marathon. Plus, there is your opportunity to ask questions.

Email [email protected] to request the link

Do you have any summer holiday hacks that we can share with our foster carers? Comment below🌞

In Lowestoft, NFA East have hired a lovely beach hut from Monday 5th August to Friday 9th August from 10.15am – 4.15pm

Please come along to beach hut Labriz No:17 at Pakefield Beach (under the Jolly Sailors Pub)

There will be members of the team here every day, so come along and find out about how you can start your fostering journey, or simply join us for a cup of tea in the sun!

Our next summer of sports session with British Gymnastics Foundation is now open.

Foster Carers from any UK agency are welcome to apply, foster carer ID will be required.

Full details can be found here https://ow.ly/sCi750SE6nZ

NFA London North celebrated all things London North at the Sheridan Hotel in West London. Carers and the team came together to celebrate and recognise our amazing community of foster carers' achievements from the past year, and to acknowledge the positive growth of their agency together. What a fun night they all had with their foster families. In the words of their fabulous Registered Manager, Brian….We are “London North”

One of their foster carers left us this lovely feedback from the evening:

"Dear all - Just a brief note to say many thanks for arranging such a fantastic evening last Saturday night. I had the best time ever and was extremely surprised, but very happy to have received an Award and flowers. I even won a prize from the raffle - it was, indeed, my night, which I didn’t think was likely to happen. Thank you all for making my night such an enjoyable and happy one!"

If you have any questions about fostering please send us a private message!

Fostering Solutions North West has been actively promoting positive well-being among their carers this month through various engaging activities.

In Greater Manchester, a social worker organised a flower-arranging workshop. One of the carers said “Really enjoyed it thank you and learnt something, never done it before”

Meanwhile, in Cumbria, carers participated in an exhilarating quad biking session. The carers shared their enthusiasm, noting that they had an amazing time and appreciated the chance to let off some steam, even if it meant getting a bit muddy!

These activities highlight Fostering Solutions North West's commitment to supporting the well-being of their carers through enjoyable and enriching experiences.