18/08/2024
🏳️🌈It is our 2nd year walking in Manchester Pride's Parade and we are so excited! If you see us, be sure to give us a wave 🏳️🌈
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National Fostering Group is a nationwide network of independent local fostering agencies that works with every local authority in the UK.
Working together as partners, we provide safe, nurturing environments for children in need, with our foster carers and expert teams helping to build incredible futures every day. We believe that safety and security are the basis for rewarding, fulfilling lives, and we’re dedicated to high-quality foster care provision that builds these foundations. By supporting foster carers to create safe, secur
e, nurturing environments, we help vulnerable children and young people to thrive and settle into education, giving them the great start in life they deserve. With every one of our agencies rated either ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted and their equivalents in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, it’s no surprise that more people choose to foster with us than any other independent fostering provider in the UK. To find out more about us and the services we offer, please visit www.nfa.co.uk
17/08/2024
Next Step Fostering meets Summer Spectacular!
Colleagues from Next Step Fostering had a super fun day at our information stand hosted at the Sheerness Freemasons Summer Spectacular. There were lots of visitors to the stand who chatted to our experienced staff about fostering and also took away some goodies!
17/08/2024
We loved speaking to Phil on our Voices of Fostering Podcast, you can listen to his full episode by searching for Voices of Fostering on your favourite streaming platform!
For ease, you can click the link https://ow.ly/ZF8N50SRPxf
16/08/2024
We would love to have our foster carers answer your questions on our podcast
16/08/2024
We are thrilled to add Burnley to our list of gymnastic events that children of foster carers can attend for free! You can foster with any agency not just one within our family, and both foster and own children can attend. To register visit: https://ow.ly/OE7S50SSZb9
15/08/2024
Our final two Summer or Sport sessions are now open. These are open to all children and foster children of foster carers. Full details on how to book this session can be found here https://ow.ly/9xbg50SE6T8
*Foster Carer ID will be required.
14/08/2024
Congratulations to Tanya and Phil on becoming approved foster carers with Fostering Solutions Wales. We wish them the best of times in their fostering journey!
14/08/2024
Phil is passionate about sports and, most importantly, is an exceptional foster carer. In this episode of our Voices of Fostering Podcast, Phil discusses the importance of boosting foster children's self-esteem and how one way he has managed to do this is through karate. We will also learn more about Phil and his fostering journey.
You can stream this episode on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Music and anywhere else you listen to podcasts, and for ease, you can click the below link.
https://ow.ly/fBxU50SRP5Q
13/08/2024
Have you tuned into the latest episode of our Voices of Fostering Podcast featuring Zak, our Training Team Leader?
You can stream this episode on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Music and anywhere else you listen to podcasts, and for ease, you can click the below link.
https://ow.ly/eGjk50SObLB
13/08/2024
"When people ask me what I do for a living, I take great pride in saying that I am a foster carer" Sally.
12/08/2024
Using Virtual Reality in our training enables our foster carers and staff to gain a deeper understanding of the emotions that the children and young people in our care might experience. You can learn about all the types of training we offer in the latest episode of our Voices of Fostering podcast.
You can stream this episode on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Music and anywhere else you listen to podcasts, and for ease, you can click the below link.
https://ow.ly/IfGf50SO9cC
12/08/2024
Here is a quote from a young person at Fostering Solutions Midlands. At their recent summer party, they raised an impressive £105.50 for Grief Encounters, an organisation that supports young people dealing with bereavement!
11/08/2024
Sarah from NFA Scotland and her foster carer Stacy who has fostered for over 16 years, were invited to appear on a Community Radio show called "Why don't you". It's a regular Friday slot; aimed at encouraging people from all walks of life, to think about a new career, or volunteering, or learning. You can hear the full episode via the below link!
https://acvo.org.uk/shmu-episodes/july26-24/?fbclid=IwY2xjawEUXCBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHU6XtKoUD0YbS3Ozrgfv9oYLXFhdQsN6OOjeuVbsiJitnY2eI_qNMG6H-A_aem_uFGg3RJtjRmWAgzefk7z8A
On the latest episode of So Why Don't You, Mike and Ghada welcome Sarah and Stacy from National Fostering Agency Scotland. Discover how the agency supports foster carers across the city by equipping them with the skills they need to ensure the best possible outcomes for foster children and young peo...
11/08/2024
Donna's fostering moment is "The 1st day they fully relax in your house whether that is when they help themselves to a drink from the cupboard, come for a hug without asking if they can, or to saying when we're out when are we going home"
If you would like to find out more about fostering, why not attend our next information session on 15th August, just email [email protected] for full details.
10/08/2024
NFA East recently attended Norwich Pride and it was brilliant! They spoke to lots of people about the great care and support our carers and the agency give to our children in the East. We also met some very cute dogs as well!
10/08/2024
We recently renamed our Skills to Foster Training to Foundations to Foster! In the latest episode of our Voices of Fostering podcast, you can learn more about this change from Zak, our Training Team Leader.
You can stream this episode on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Music and anywhere else you listen to podcasts, and for ease, you can click the below link.
https://ow.ly/lQtY50SO8BG
09/08/2024
If you are a foster carer and live in the Essex area our next Summer of Sports session is now open. This is open to all children of foster carers whether that be your own children or foster children.
Full details can be found here https://ow.ly/5Nx450SE6HW
*Foster ID will be required.
09/08/2024
One of our fostering families are currently away on holiday and their foster children Khiara, just took part in a holiday wide talent show. Khiara's talent was singing and not only are we so proud of her but she was the overall winner!! Her prize is a holiday and a place in the grand final. Well done Khiara.
09/08/2024
Here is a pick from our recent Summer of Sports events! Find out more about these events here https://ow.ly/qgXK50SSX2g
08/08/2024
If you would like to find out more about fostering and the kind of events and activities National Fostering Group hosts you can attend our online event on Thursday 15th August at 7pm.
At the event, we will also be speaking to foster carer Phil about how Karate had an incredible impact on the young person living with him, and how fostering inspired him to run the London marathon. Plus, there is your opportunity to ask questions.
Email [email protected] to request the link
08/08/2024
🏆 We're thrilled to announce that National Fostering Group has been recognised among the UK's Best Workplaces for Women™ 2024 by Great Place To Work®! This incredible honour is all thanks to our amazing team whose anonymous survey responses made it happen. A huge shoutout to our fantastic employees – your voices shape our outstanding company culture!
07/08/2024
Every once in a while, we think it is incredibly useful for you to hear from our colleagues within National Fostering Group, as they can provide invaluable information to new foster carers. In this week's episode of our Voices of Fostering Podcast, we are thrilled to introduce Zak, our Training Team Leader.
Zak works with our new and current foster carers to provide them with state of the art training and equip them with essential skills. Please tune in to hear about our redesigned Skills to Foster Training (Foundations to Foster) , therapeutic parenting courses, and how we use VR to elevate our training to the next level.
You can stream this episode on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Music and anywhere else you listen to podcasts, and for ease, you can click the below link.
https://ow.ly/QaJc50SNZ5R
06/08/2024
We love bringing you our carers in our Voices of Fostering podcast, as their words inspire so many more people to consider fostering, and we hope Nigel will too!
You can stream our latest episode on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Music and anywhere else you listen to podcasts, and for ease, you can click the below link.
https://ow.ly/OzFn50SNY4B
06/08/2024
Do you have any summer holiday hacks that we can share with our foster carers? Comment below🌞
05/08/2024
In Lowestoft, NFA East have hired a lovely beach hut from Monday 5th August to Friday 9th August from 10.15am – 4.15pm
Please come along to beach hut Labriz No:17 at Pakefield Beach (under the Jolly Sailors Pub)
There will be members of the team here every day, so come along and find out about how you can start your fostering journey, or simply join us for a cup of tea in the sun!
05/08/2024
Our next summer of sports session with British Gymnastics Foundation is now open.
Foster Carers from any UK agency are welcome to apply, foster carer ID will be required.
Full details can be found here https://ow.ly/sCi750SE6nZ
04/08/2024
We are incredibly proud of Nigel! Receiving such a prestigious award is a true honour. You can hear Nigel's full story on the Voices of Fostering Podcast!
You can stream this episode on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Music and anywhere else you listen to podcasts, and for ease, you can click the below link.
https://ow.ly/Bhx850SNXkn
03/08/2024
NFA London North celebrated all things London North at the Sheridan Hotel in West London. Carers and the team came together to celebrate and recognise our amazing community of foster carers' achievements from the past year, and to acknowledge the positive growth of their agency together. What a fun night they all had with their foster families. In the words of their fabulous Registered Manager, Brian….We are “London North”
One of their foster carers left us this lovely feedback from the evening:
"Dear all - Just a brief note to say many thanks for arranging such a fantastic evening last Saturday night. I had the best time ever and was extremely surprised, but very happy to have received an Award and flowers. I even won a prize from the raffle - it was, indeed, my night, which I didn’t think was likely to happen. Thank you all for making my night such an enjoyable and happy one!"
01/08/2024
If you have any questions about fostering please send us a private message!
30/07/2024
Fostering Solutions North West has been actively promoting positive well-being among their carers this month through various engaging activities.
In Greater Manchester, a social worker organised a flower-arranging workshop. One of the carers said “Really enjoyed it thank you and learnt something, never done it before”
Meanwhile, in Cumbria, carers participated in an exhilarating quad biking session. The carers shared their enthusiasm, noting that they had an amazing time and appreciated the chance to let off some steam, even if it meant getting a bit muddy!
These activities highlight Fostering Solutions North West's commitment to supporting the well-being of their carers through enjoyable and enriching experiences.
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We loved speaking to Phil on our Voices of Fostering Podcast, you can listen to his full episode by searching for Voices of Fostering on your favourite streaming platform! For ease, you can click the link https://ow.ly/ZF8N50SRPxf #fostercare #foster #fosterparents #fosterlove #fosterfamily #fostercareawareness #fostering #family #love #fosterkids #children #fosterchildren #fosterparenting #fosterparent #fostercarersupport #community #support #makeadifference #podcast #podcaststories #podcastclips
Phil is passionate about sports and, most importantly, is an exceptional foster carer. In this episode of our Voices of Fostering Podcast, Phil discusses the importance of boosting foster children's self-esteem and how one way he has managed to do this is through karate. We will also learn more about Phil and his fostering journey. You can stream this episode on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Music and anywhere else you listen to podcasts, and for ease, you can click the below link. https://ow.ly/fBxU50SRP5Q #fostercare #foster #fosterparents #fosterlove #fosterfamily #fostercareawareness #fostering #family #love #fosterkids #children #fosterchildren #fosterparenting #fosterparent #fostercarersupport #community #support #makeadifference #podcast #podcaststories #podcastclips
Have you tuned into the latest episode of our Voices of Fostering Podcast featuring Zak, our Training Team Leader? You can stream this episode on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Music and anywhere else you listen to podcasts, and for ease, you can click the below link. https://ow.ly/eGjk50SObLB #fostercare #foster #fosterparents #fosterlove #fosterfamily #fostercareawareness #fostering #family #love #fosterkids #children #fosterchildren #fosterparenting #fosterparent #fostercarersupport #community #support #makeadifference #podcast #podcaststories #podcastclips
Using Virtual Reality in our training enables our foster carers and staff to gain a deeper understanding of the emotions that the children and young people in our care might experience. You can learn about all the types of training we offer in the latest episode of our Voices of Fostering podcast. You can stream this episode on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Music and anywhere else you listen to podcasts, and for ease, you can click the below link. https://ow.ly/IfGf50SO9cC #fostercare #foster #fosterparents #fosterlove #fosterfamily #fostercareawareness #fostering #family #love #fosterkids #children #fosterchildren #fosterparenting #fosterparent #fostercarersupport #community #support #makeadifference #podcast #podcaststories #podcastclips
We recently renamed our Skills to Foster Training to Foundations to Foster! In the latest episode of our Voices of Fostering podcast, you can learn more about this change from Zak, our Training Team Leader. You can stream this episode on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Music and anywhere else you listen to podcasts, and for ease, you can click the below link. https://ow.ly/lQtY50SO8BG #fostercare #foster #fosterparents #fosterlove #fosterfamily #fostercareawareness #fostering #family #love #fosterkids #children #fosterchildren #fosterparenting #fosterparent #fostercarersupport #community #support #makeadifference #podcast #podcaststories #podcastclips
🏆 We're thrilled to announce that National Fostering Group has been recognised among the UK's Best Workplaces for Women™ 2024 by Great Place To Work®! This incredible honour is all thanks to our amazing team whose anonymous survey responses made it happen. A huge shoutout to our fantastic employees – your voices shape our outstanding company culture! #UKBestWorkplaces #socialservices #workplace #nationalfosteringgroup
Every once in a while, we think it is incredibly useful for you to hear from our colleagues within National Fostering Group, as they can provide invaluable information to new foster carers. In this week's episode of our Voices of Fostering Podcast, we are thrilled to introduce Zak, our Training Team Leader. Zak works with our new and current foster carers to provide them with state of the art training and equip them with essential skills. Please tune in to hear about our redesigned Skills to Foster Training (Foundations to Foster) , therapeutic parenting courses, and how we use VR to elevate our training to the next level. You can stream this episode on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Music and anywhere else you listen to podcasts, and for ease, you can click the below link. https://ow.ly/QaJc50SNZ5R #fostercare #foster #fosterparents #fosterlove #fosterfamily #fostercareawareness #fostering #family #love #fosterkids #children #fosterchildren #fosterparenting #fosterparent #fostercarersupport #community #support #makeadifference #podcast #podcaststories #podcastclips
We love bringing you our carers in our Voices of Fostering podcast, as their words inspire so many more people to consider fostering, and we hope Nigel will too! You can stream our latest episode on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Music and anywhere else you listen to podcasts, and for ease, you can click the below link. https://ow.ly/OzFn50SNY4B #fostercare #foster #fosterparents #fosterlove #fosterfamily #fostercareawareness #fostering #family #love #fosterkids #children #fosterchildren #fosterparenting #fosterparent #fostercarersupport #community #support #makeadifference #podcast #podcaststories #podcastclips
We are incredibly proud of Nigel! Receiving such a prestigious award is a true honour. You can hear Nigel's full story on the Voices of Fostering Podcast! You can stream this episode on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Music and anywhere else you listen to podcasts, and for ease, you can click the below link. https://ow.ly/Bhx850SNXkn #fostercare #foster #fosterparents #fosterlove #fosterfamily #fostercareawareness #fostering #family #love #fosterkids #children #fosterchildren #fosterparenting #fosterparent #fostercarersupport #community #support #makeadifference #podcast #podcaststories #podcastclips
We are proud to have partnered with Ellie Simmonds. The team joined Ellie in London to talk about her experiences being fostered and adopted at an early age, and the positive impact growing up in a fostering family had on her. Find out more here https://ow.ly/wzIY50SCai4 #itsbecauseofyou #fostering #fostercare #fosterlove #fosterfamily #fostercareawareness #elliesimmonds #paralympic
Have you listened to our latest Voices of Fostering Podcast episode with our carer Matt? #fostercare #foster #fosterparents #fosterlove #fosterfamily #fostercareawareness #fostering #family #love #fosterkids #children #fosterchildren #fosterparenting #fosterparent #fostercarersupport #community #support #makeadifference #podcast #podcaststories #podcastclips
We take great pride in the training we provide to our foster carers and staff, supported by a dedicated team that delivers both in-person and virtual sessions. Our training programme is comprehensive and ongoing, utilising modern technology such as VR. Next month, our Voices of Fostering Podcast will feature an entire episode dedicated to showcasing our training offerings. #fostercare #foster #fosterparents #fosterlove #fosterfamily #fostercareawareness #fostering #family #love #fosterkids #children #fosterchildren #fosterparenting #fosterparent #fostercarersupport #community #support #makeadifference
The children of our foster carers play an important role in a foster child's journey. In our latest episode of our Voices of Fostering Podcast, Matt discusses the support of his children whilst fostering. Listen to this episode by searching Voices of Fostering on your favourite streaming platform. #fostercare #foster #fosterparents #fosterlove #fosterfamily #fostercareawareness #fostering #family #love #fosterkids #children #fosterchildren #fosterparenting #fosterparent #fostercarersupport #community #support #makeadifference #podcast #podcaststories #podcastclips
Ellie Simmonds - It's because of you
🌟 Because of You 🌟 We have teamed up with gold Paralympic medalist Ellie Simmonds to highlight the significant impact that growing up in a fostering family had on Ellie’s sporting success 🥇 From being fostered at a young age to growing up in a fostering family, Ellie's story illustrates how the unwavering encouragement and dedication of her parents propelled her to achieve greatness as a world-class athlete and happiness in life. Join us in celebrating the significant impact that fostering families all across the country are having every day. If you're considering fostering then get in touch with National Fostering Group today by sending us a private message or by visiting https://ow.ly/eCRZ50SF1GM #itsbecauseofyou #fostering #fostercare #fosterlove #fosterfamily #fostercareawareness #elliesimmonds #paralympic
In the latest episode of the Voices of Fostering Podcast, we introduce Matt, whose passion for fostering is deeply rooted in his family history. Inspired by his father's experiences growing up in the care system during the 1950s, Matt pursued a career in the military before he and his wife embarked on their journey as foster carers. They have now been dedicated to fostering for two years. Stream this episode on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Music, or your favourite podcast platform. For your convenience, click the link below to listen now. https://ow.ly/9cqC50SzuU8 #fostercare #foster #fosterparents #fosterlove #fosterfamily #fostercareawareness #fostering #family #love #fosterkids #children #fosterchildren #fosterparenting #fosterparent #fostercarersupport #community #support #makeadifference #podcast #podcaststories #podcastclips
Hearing Hayley's story is truly inspirational. You can listen to her story on all streaming platforms! #fostercare #foster #fosterparents #fosterlove #fosterfamily #fostercareawareness #fostering #family #love #fosterkids #children #fosterchildren #fosterparenting #fosterparent #fostercarersupport #community #support #makeadifference #podcast #podcaststories #podcastclips
This is what our foster carers have to say about the training we provide! #fostercare #foster #fosterparents #fosterlove #fosterfamily #fostercareawareness #fostering #family #love #fosterkids #children #fosterchildren #fosterparenting #fosterparent #fostercarersupport #community #support #makeadifference
Hear more from Amy our Faces of Fostering! #fostercare #foster #fosterparents #fosterlove #fosterfamily #fostercareawareness #fostering #family #love #fosterkids #children #fosterchildren #fosterparenting #fosterparent #fostercarersupport #community #support #makeadifference
Have you caught Hayley's chat with us on our Voices of Fostering Podcast? Available on all streaming platforms, or via this link https://ow.ly/fSyZ50SxMwi #fostercare #foster #fosterparents #fosterlove #fosterfamily #fostercareawareness #fostering #family #love #fosterkids #children #fosterchildren #fosterparenting #fosterparent #fostercarersupport #community #support #makeadifference #podcast #podcaststories #podcastclips
Our latest episode of Voices of Fostering is now available! Hayley has been familiar with fostering since her teenage years, as her parents were both foster carers. This experience set her on a wonderful path that led her to adopt her daughter, Shirley, who was initially fostered by her parents. Now, two years later, Hayley has been approved as a foster carer herself. Her story showcases the powerful impact fostering can have on the children of foster carers and highlights that having a disability does not prevent one from becoming a foster carer. You can stream this episode on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Music and anywhere else you listen to podcasts, and for ease, you can click the below link. https://ow.ly/WNI750SvfrV #fostercare #foster #fosterparents #fosterlove #fosterfamily #fostercareawareness #fostering #family #love #fosterkids #children #fosterchildren #fosterparenting #fosterparent #fostercarersupport #community #support #makeadifference #podcast #podcaststories #podcastclips
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The National Fostering Group is the leading children’s services provider in the UK with children firmly at the heart of everything we do.
We have over two decades of experience in providing high-quality foster care and educational services to vulnerable children and young people, with the aim of providing them with a safe and nurturing environment in which to learn, grow and succeed.
Throughout our journey, we have joined forces with other established agencies, schools and residential homes, asking them to become part of our fostering family.
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