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Feedback regarding support during lockdown
Feedback regarding support during lockdown
16 Sep 2020

We received some incredible feedback regarding the support we provided in lockdown!...

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The role of a Children's Participation and Support Leader
The role of a Children's Participation and Support Leader
16 Sep 2020

We have a Children’s Participation and Support Leader for the Lincolnshire area. This is what they say about their role.  In short, I have the best job ever! I genuinely believe that too....

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Art and Crafts Club in Lockdown
Art and Crafts Club in Lockdown
13 Sep 2020

If we are completely honest, lockdown was not always easy. Lockdown brought with it a new way of how I could do my role. When things were “normal,” I would be out most days with our young people...

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Do you already have the skills needed to be a foster carer?
Do you already have the skills needed to be a foster carer?
01 Sep 2020

Variety is certainly the spice of life and Affinity have always been proud that our foster carers come from all walks of life and backgrounds. What makes our team of carers special isn’t just about...

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Your background doesn’t have to define your success
Your background doesn’t have to define your success
26 Aug 2020

This blog is currently being written on an Apple MacBook. It’s also being written on the day that it has been announced that Apple is now worth just short of $2trillion. That’s not a huge...

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How will becoming a foster carer affect my family?
How will becoming a foster carer affect my family?
10 Aug 2020

Making the decision to foster brings with it many important questions and decisions. “Will we be good foster carers? Will we get on with the young person entrusted in our care? How will we be...

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How to enjoy the summer holidays now lockdown has been eased
How to enjoy the summer holidays now lockdown has been eased
05 Aug 2020

After months of lockdown, measures have finally been eased just in time for the summer holidays. We think we can safely say that anyone who has spent their time at home trying to keep children and...

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Turn your spare room into their room!
Turn your spare room into their room!
15 Jul 2020

Come on, be honest, what's in your spare room? For some, it may be a haven for visitors, immaculately decorated in neutral tones, but for most of us, it's the dumping ground. Pictures we don't...

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Summer Voices 2020
Summer Voices 2020
13 Jul 2020

Welcome to the first edition of the Summer Voices magazine, if you have not heard about the work the Voices Group have already achieved further information can be found...

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Stand Out Sites this week - Final Covid Lockdown Edition
Stand Out Sites this week - Final Covid Lockdown Edition
01 Jul 2020

We have a fabulous Stand Out Site this week to round of the final edition of this series        Partnership for Children’s strapline is “Good Mental Health for children – for...

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