Fostering can mean everything to those involved. That is the message of a powerful new fostering film from over 100 councils. ‘Everything’ will be launched on 17th October. It is […]
Local Authority South East Fostering Open Day
Join us in Berkshire, on Saturday 28th September from 9:30am- 5:30pm at Wellington Country Park. Meet our team to learn about your suitability to foster and the benefits that you […]
Slough launches three-year Corporate Parenting Strategy
We are proud to announce that Slough Borough Council’s Corporate Parenting Strategy for 2024-27 has been approved by Cabinet. The strategy sets out our commitment and care as corporate parents, […]
South East local authorities join forces to recruit more foster carers
Councils from across the South East have come together to create the country’s largest local authority fostering partnership, in a bid to increase the number of foster carers across the […]
Slough Children First’s Fostering Service launches resilience foster care
Foster with Slough, Slough Children First’s Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) is pleased to announce the launch of our resilience fostering service. Resilience fostering is a form of therapeutic fostering, providing […]
Celebrating Foster Care Fortnight 2023
This year, Foster Care Fortnight ran from 15-28 May. Like last year, the theme this year was ‘Fostering Communities’, which raised awareness about the power and importance of fostering as […]
Celebrating Foster Care Fortnight
This year, Foster Care Fortnight runs from 9-22 May. To celebrate, over 20 foster carers joined Slough Children First Independent Fostering Agency (SCF IFA); Councillor Christine Hulme (Cabinet Member for […]
Slough Children First fostering agency rated good by Ofsted inspectors
Slough Children First’s Independent Fostering Agency has been rated good by inspectors from Ofsted following an inspection of the service in July. In a letter published on Ofsted’s website, staff […]
LGBT Adoption and Fostering Week
LGBT Adoption and Fostering Week (1-7 March) is a week dedicated to breaking down some of the perceived barriers to adoption and fostering. The week is organised by New Family Social – […]
Fostering Business Breakfast
Are you a foster friendly employer? You’re sure to have various parental policies but the chances are you don’t have one for staff who are foster carers or wish […]