by Toni Adriano | Jul 3, 2020 | Fostering Guides
As the social-distancing rules have been relaxed, we take a look at how our own foster carers coped with and adapted to the Covid-19 lockdown, and how it affected children in their care. Some carers are trying to recreate the school day to give some structure. For... 
by Toni Adriano | Dec 17, 2019 | Fostering Guides
As we head into 2020, all of us at AFA Fostering, along with our busy foster carers, are getting ready for the last Christmas of the decade. For many, it’s a time of big grocery shopping trips, school plays, hanging festive decorations, lots of mince pies, secret... 
by Toni Adriano | Nov 7, 2019 | Fostering Guides
Barnardo’s has one of the largest collections of archives and records about children in the world, dating from the 1870s to the present day. This archive holds thousands of files and photographs of children and young people who were looked after by the charity, either... 
by Toni Adriano | Mar 11, 2019 | Fostering Guides
Senses are the way we detect our world, helping us understand what we see, hear, touch, smell and taste. We also have three other senses which help us to detect the world. They are largely unknown but play a crucial role in how we feel. These senses are called... by Toni Adriano | Jul 30, 2018 | Fostering Guides
We’ve all been enjoying our unusually hot summer weather. But it can bring unexpected risks and dangers. Don’t forget: Avoid dehydration Toddlers and young children can easily become dehydrated: 1 – 3 years old should be drinking 1 to 1.5 litres of fluid per day... by Toni Adriano | Apr 23, 2018 | Fostering Guides
AFA Fostering are really pleased to see the launch of Islamic Guidance on the Contemporary Practice of Adoption and Fostering in the UK having worked closely with Penny Appeal on their campaign to raise the awareness of fostering within Muslim communities. Funded by...