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Age Matters: Understanding Different Demands in Fostering
In this episode of our blog series, our foster parent Katrina shares insights into the differences between fostering young children and teenagers. Katrina explains that younger children primarily seek safety, security, and love. By providing them with these essential...
A Journey of Transformation: From Foster Child to Adopted Daughter
In this part of our blog series, we delve deeper into the relationship between our foster parent Katrina, and Chantelle, her foster child. After several years of tension, their bond started to strengthen through a series of deeply significant events. Chantelle's...
Breakthrough Moments: Katrina’s Rewarding Journey in Foster Care
In the latest episode of our series, we further explore the journey of Katrina, a seasoned foster parent, and the deep connections she creates with the children in her care. Even when they're no longer under her roof, these children remain an integral part of her...
Katrina’s Heartfelt Moments: Seeing Foster Children Thrive
Continuing our series featuring Katrina, an experienced foster parent with AFA Fostering, we delve into a topic many of us often ponder - those moments when you feel like you've truly made a difference. In fostering, those moments can be as subtle as a child starting...
Empowerment through Education: Katrina’s Approach to Understanding Her Foster Children’s Needs
Welcome back to our ongoing series featuring Katrina, an experienced foster parent with AFA Fostering. In previous entries, we've explored Katrina's journey, the lessons she's learned, and how AFA's training courses have played an integral part in her fostering...
Fostering Lessons: Katrina’s Journey of Learning and Growth with AFA
Welcome back to our AFA Fostering blog series featuring Katrina, an experienced and dedicated foster parent of 13 years. In our previous posts, we've explored Katrina's journey into fostering and the lessons she's learned along the way. Today, we're diving deeper into...
Lessons from the Heart: How Fostering Shaped Katrina’s Parenting Journey
Welcome back to another post on the AFA Fostering blog! Today, we continue our story with Katrina, an experienced foster parent who has been fostering with us for 13 years. As we delve deeper into her journey, Katrina shares some insightful reflections on what she's...
Becoming a Foster Parent: Katrina and Sandy’s Inspiring Journey
Today, we're taking a step back from our usual posts to share with you a heart-warming story of dedication and commitment to fostering, and we’ll be doing this in regular instalments right here on the News page of our website, so do check back regularly for each new...
Exploring the Heart of England: Fun-Filled Activities for Foster Families in Hot Weather
Summer is here and the temperatures are soaring high in the heart of England. For foster families, this is a great opportunity to step outside and bond over fun-filled, outdoor activities. Here are our suggestions to make the most out of this sunny season in Norfolk,...
Fostering with Open Hearts: Our Journey with J
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...