Fostering a child comes with its own unique set of challenges, and when a child starts exploring their sexuality, it can be a tricky and sensitive issue for both the child and the foster family. In this blog post, we share the story of "J", who had been living with...
Canโt believe your eyes? Well, you may just be right. By Nikki, Assistant Social Work Manager, AFA Fostering Unbelievable as it may sound, what you see may not always be the truth. Artificial intelligence (AI) is an emerging technology rapidly making headlines. So,...
As a Christian holiday, Easter Monday marks the day after Easter Sunday, and is celebrated in many countries around the world. It has a rich history that dates back to the early days of Christianity, where it was seen as a continuation of the Easter celebrations,...
Good Friday is a significant day for Christians around the world as it commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Every year, it falls on the Friday before Easter Sunday and marks the end of Lent. It's a day of reflection and also an opportunity for foster families...
Today we celebrate 13 years since AFA was set up by directors Nigel and Graeme, and here they share about the agency's evolution and progress over the years... Asked about what inspired them both to start a fostering agency, Graeme said: โIt wasn't so much an...
Happy Mother's Day to all foster mothers out there! Did you know that the origin of Mother's Day in the UK can be traced back to the 16th century? It was originally known as Mothering Sunday and was a day when people would return to their "mother church" and spend...
Ceiliรบradh a dhรฉanamh ar Lรก Fhรฉile Pรกdraig! Today, we celebrate all things Irish ๐ฎ๐ช and take the time to appreciate the beautiful culture and heritage of Ireland. But have you ever thought about how fostering children aligns with the teachings of Saint Patrick? As a...
Happy St. David's Day, everyone! Today is the day to celebrate the patron saint of Wales, Saint David. According to legend, he lived in the 6th century and was known for his wisdom, kindness, and miracles. If you're a foster parent looking for ways to help your child...
Cooking pancakes with your foster children can be a fun and rewarding activity, but it's also an opportunity for them to develop important skills and habits. Here are some of the benefits of cooking with children: Provides Quality Family Time: Life can be busy and...
This month we chatted with Jag, senior fostering social worker, who joined AFA Fostering almost 11 years ago. Jag talks to us about how she came into a fostering career and offers some good advice for people who are thinking of becoming foster parents. Hi Jag, thanks...