Being newly approved at Panel and then having a child placed with you long-term is unusual, but UKF Foster Carers, Yvonne & Malcolm, have done just that! Their Supervising Social Worker asked them about their journey so far….. and here it is: Who will ever forget the 23rd of March 2020? The day Boris told…
So, what is International Women’s Day (IWD)? The International Women’s Day website advises that: “International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality.” International Women’s Day has been celebrated for over a century, with…
LGBT History Month has been held since 1994 as a celebration of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history, as well as the history of the gay rights and the related civil rights movements. In the UK, events and discussions are being held throughout the month of February to highlight contributions that the LGBTQ+ community have…
Being able to communicate and connect (given the circumstances) is a crucial part in maintaining a learning environment, the keeping alive of hobbies and interests, and also an important aid in good mental health. The Internet is a wonderful resource for this and with young people at home and not able to easily meet friends…
What is coronavirus, and why is everyone talking about it?
We have updated our guidance to make it more accessible and to reflect the new self-isolation period for contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case.
Many of our foster children (as well as lots of our foster carers!) were not originally born in the UK and have travelled from their home countries to settle and make a new life for themselves here. Some will have arrived with family looking for new opportunities or a fresh start, however, some are trafficked…