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Coping with back to school anxiety
Coping with back to school anxiety
23 Dec 2019

The start of a new school year or term can sometimes be a stressful or anxious time for children and young people. This can be heightened if the new term also means a new school. Some anxiety is...

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Voices Group Christmas Lunch 2019
Voices Group Christmas Lunch 2019
23 Dec 2019

On Saturday 21st November we had our Christmas lunch for our inspirational young person's group, Voices. Over Christmas treats, we reviewed the brilliant work they have undertaken over the last 12...

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Affinity Fostering 5th Annual Conference!
Affinity Fostering 5th Annual Conference!
10 Dec 2019

Our 5th annual Foster Carer’s conference at Marriott Waltham Abbey was held last week. Our latest conference saw our Foster Carers enjoy 2 days of inspiring training, and a great evening Christmas...

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The Christmas Present – a Fairytale of a New Boy
The Christmas Present – a Fairytale of a New Boy
13 Dec 2019

Our secret foster carer shares what happened when his blood family encountered a new boy and his Christmas present. Christmas Day, and 2pm, and the family is gathered around the breakfast bar, all...

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Hug Buttons
Hug Buttons
25 Nov 2019

You may have seen on social media recently that ‘hug buttons’ have been helping children with their anxieties and separation from parents and carers.  http://bit.ly/2XPHMVt   This idea has...

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The screaming of the child – The big red button
The screaming of the child – The big red button
17 Nov 2019

Our secret foster carer looks at what prompts so many foster children to reject help and to throw it all away Monday morning, 8am. George, 13, is walking backwards out of his room. Why is he...

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How to make your festive season full of cheer
How to make your festive season full of cheer
11 Nov 2019

The time is upon us, Christmas adverts are on the television, advent calendars are in the shops, and children are being encouraged to write their Christmas lists. It holds the promise of a happy time,...

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How will fostering affect my finances?
How will fostering affect my finances?
03 Nov 2019

For anyone considering becoming a foster carer there are always huge amounts of questions and one of the major ones is how finances will be affected. In this blog we attempt to answer the most...

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What is the Fostering Matching Process and why is it so important to Affinity Fostering?
What is the Fostering Matching Process and why is it so important to Affinity Fostering?
14 Oct 2019

Simply put, the matching process is about ensuring (as much as possible) that the young people Affinity are responsible for are placed into the best family environments to help them thrive.  Every...

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POSTPONED! Affinity Family Gathering - Remus Horse Sanctuary
POSTPONED! Affinity Family Gathering - Remus Horse Sanctuary
22 Sep 2019

DUE TO WATERLOGGED FIELDS, THIS HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL NEXT YEAR! You are invited to join us at Remus Horse Sanctuary on Sunday 6th October from 1 – 5 pm. Remus is a charity based in...

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