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Safer Internet Day 2024 – Has the internet changed fostering?
Safer Internet Day 2024 – Has the internet changed fostering?
05 Feb 2024

The fostering landscape has undoubtedly changed over the last 10 years. Foster Carers who have been looking after children for decades will all tell you the same thing. Austerity, economic crises,...

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A year of celebrations
A year of celebrations
18 Dec 2023

This year we celebrated 10 years of Affinity! We got together on a beautiful, sunny day in August to mark 10 years of passion, dedication and commitment. For me, it was so special to see our children...

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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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Pot Of Gold 2023
Pot Of Gold 2023
16 Nov 2023

Every summer, we offer every child in every Affinity household a pot of gold that they can use for an activity or event of their choice. The money is offered to birth children as well as children and...

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Fostering a sense of Identity: Why Black History Month is so important in the world of fostering
Fostering a sense of Identity: Why Black History Month is so important in the world of fostering
20 Oct 2023

This month is Black History Month. The theme for 2023 is “Saluting Our Sisters”; a theme which encourages us to recognise and celebrate black women who have made an impact on our history and...

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We’re recruiting!
We’re recruiting!
19 Oct 2023

Do you want to be part of our close-knit, friendly team? Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of children? We are looking for a Supervising Social Worker to support our families in...

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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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We’re recruiting!
We’re recruiting!
27 Jul 2023

Do you want to be part of our close-knit, friendly team? Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of children? We have two roles that we are wishing to fill currently. Affinity Fostering...

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Understanding parent and child fostering
Understanding parent and child fostering
20 Jun 2023

What is parent and child fostering? When we talk about parent and child fostering, people often don’t know that it exists and may not understand it or consider it a part of the fostering landscape....

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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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