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Celebrating our unsung heroes: The children of Foster Carers
Celebrating our unsung heroes: The children of Foster Carers
23 Oct 2024

As the Director of Affinity Fostering, I am constantly inspired by our foster families' incredible dedication and compassion. This October, as we honour The Fostering Network's Children of Foster...

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Diversity in Foster Care: The Essential Role of Foster Carers in Supporting Children from All Backgrounds
Diversity in Foster Care: The Essential Role of Foster Carers in Supporting Children from All Backgrounds
16 Oct 2024

October is Global Diversity Awareness Month—a perfect opportunity to celebrate the vibrant mix of cultures, ethnicities, and backgrounds that enrich our communities. It also highlights the critical...

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A moment in the life of a Foster Carer
A moment in the life of a Foster Carer
15 May 2024

The theme of this year’s Foster Care Fortnight #FCF24 is #FosteringMoments. We thought this was a perfect opportunity to speak to Affinity Ambassador and Foster Carer of 7 years, Phil about the...

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What is it really like to foster? Affinity Ambassador Steve shares his thoughts.
What is it really like to foster? Affinity Ambassador Steve shares his thoughts.
21 Feb 2024

Steve has been fostering for 3 years and is one of Affinity’s ambassadors, helping to encourage people who are thinking of fostering. He has written this blog which gives a profound insight into...

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Affinity Foster Carer Conference 2023
Affinity Foster Carer Conference 2023
15 Dec 2023

The Foster Carer Conference is one of the highlights of the Affinity calendar. Every year, we whisk our carers away to a hotel in Essex for a 2-day get together.   Why do we hold an annual...

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Affinity Fostering puts the fun back into November with our 2023 Foster Carer Conference
Affinity Fostering puts the fun back into November with our 2023 Foster Carer Conference
10 Oct 2023

For Affinity Foster Carers, November is a month that is hotly anticipated. Every year, all foster carers are invited to attend a 2-day conference which includes an overnight stay at a smart...

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Meet the Affinity Fostering Team
Meet the Affinity Fostering Team
14 Jul 2023

Floria Affinity Fostering was founded in 2013. Unlike many fostering agencies, Affinity is a familiy business and this sense of family is visible in the close-knit team we’ve established. Many of...

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Introducing the Nurturing Initiative for New and Experienced Foster Carers
Introducing the Nurturing Initiative for New and Experienced Foster Carers
17 May 2023

Are you considering becoming a foster carer, or looking to move to an Ofsted Outstanding agency that truly supports its foster carers? We're excited to share some great news with you! Here at...

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Building a Nurturing Community for everyone in the Affinity Family
Building a Nurturing Community for everyone in the Affinity Family
17 May 2023

Fostering young people is not a one-person job; it takes a whole community to create an environment in which children and teenagers can grow and thrive. As an independent fostering agency, with an...

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We have had some fantastic Internet Safety Day Poster Entries!
We have had some fantastic Internet Safety Day Poster Entries!
07 Feb 2023

We have had some great entries for our Safer Internet Safety Day Competition!   Thank you to all the young people that sent in their entries!  We will make sure to upload them to our Facebook...

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