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...
Can’t 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,...
We hope that the reason you’re considering becoming a foster parent is to make a positive impact on the lives of children. Whilst it is morally rewarding, there is also a financial reward for your dedication and commitment as a foster parent. Fostering agencies...
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...
When you’re beginning to think seriously about applying to foster, there will be a lot of decisions to make. One of them will be who you want to foster with; your local authority or an independent fostering agency? And, if you chose a fostering agency, how do you find...
This month we spoke with one of our fostering social workers, Nikki, who joined AFA Fostering almost five years ago. Here, she shares with us how she came into a fostering career and some advice for people who are thinking of becoming foster parents... Hi Nikki, let’s...
This month we spoke with one of our fostering social workers, Mandie, who joined AFA Fostering almost two years ago. Here she shares with us how she came into a fostering career and some advice for people who are thinking of becoming foster parents... Hi Mandie,...
This month we spoke with one of our foster parents, Sarah, who lives in Norfolk with husband Dave and their children and here she shares with us how they came into fostering and what it has been like… So, tell me how long you've been fostering for? It'll be six years...
This month we spoke with one of our foster parents, Christine, 42, who lives in north Norfolk with husband Andy and their children and here she shares with us how they came into fostering and what it has been like… Can you tell me how long you’ve been fostering for...
This month we spoke with one of our foster parents, Tanya, 37, who lives in Norfolk. Tanya has been fostering for two years with AFA, and here she shares with us why she came into fostering and what it has been like... Can you tell me a little bit about what brought...