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You may have heard of parent and child fostering. If you haven't, here's an easy way to discover more about it. Watch our short explainer...
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Read our foster carers' diary, which outlines their first fulfilling week of life with a parent and baby engagement in place. Having...
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Learn about the little-known support benefit that foster carers receive to assist children and young people. The role of support workers at...
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At Anchor Foster Care we do lots of different activities to support children in care, both through skilled Foster Carers, bespoke Social Workers and...
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Young people need opportunities to engage with others, and children in foster care are no different. If sharing an experience is...
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We're excited to announce our new fostering campaign 'Why Foster?' which will run until December 1, 2020. The campaign aims...
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If you’re thinking about fostering now or in the future, our vlog series is for you. We know when people think about fostering they may...
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Foster caring is a dream vocation, career and aspiration for many. Having a large family or even just one person to care for is a real want for some....
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The Fostering Network's annual awareness-raising event, Foster Care Fortnight™ is terrific because of the fantastic fostering stories that...
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Anchor Foster Care has successfully demonstrated a good level of data security, and as such, we can proudly share that we have achieved the...
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The recent killing of a black man, George Floyd, by police in the USA has precipitated conversations around...
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Anchor Foster Care has been supporting Foster Care Fortnight 2020 despite the current COVID-19 pandemic. A much-loved highlight within the two...
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Anchor Foster Care is joining the Fostering Network to celebrate Foster Care Fortnight, 11 - 24 May 2020. We've invited our staff and foster...
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Do you have a Twitter account? If so, our Managing Director Farayi Chinyemba will be 'live' on the fast-moving platform today....
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Our foster carers are trained in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention For Families (TCIF) and are better prepared and fully supported in handling...
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Anchor Foster Care is an Ofsted registered ‘Good’ foster care agency with foster carers in five regions throughout England. These include...
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If you’re working from home for the first time you may be struggling with your new ‘office’ arrangement. Or perhaps you are...
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At Anchor, we understand the difficulties that we all currently face as we navigate our new global situation. We also do, however, want to continue to...
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Coronavirus and it's global spread has had a major effect on the way we work and sadly on the way we live. Like so many other organisations, we...
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Cyberbullying, unplanned contact, and sexting are just three types of potentially harmful incidents that 69.44% of young people have experienced...
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On Wednesday 27th November 2019, members of staff from Anchor Foster Care were invited down to the beautiful McLeods restaurant in MidKent College,...
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We are very proud of one of our Hastings Support Worker who has put herself forward for the third year running volunteering at Snowflake Night Shelter...
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With approximately 8000 children in need of a foster family in England and Wales, Anchor Foster Care is grateful to Hastings International Piano...
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Two of Anchor's East Sussex team members will be attending the Big Sleep Seaview, 2019 to help support #homelessyouth and raise awareness of the...
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The summer holidays are nearly here, and it's time to get thinking about where you're taking the children. We know it can be a stressful time...
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We have a number of events, meetings and drop-in sessions lined up across the South East of England and the East Midlands to enable us to talk with...
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On Thursday, 13th June 2019 at Crystal Palace Football Club, Selhurst Park, Anchor Foster Care will be in attendance at The Job...
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On Sunday 26th May 2019 Anchor Foster Care took part in the annual Charity Dragon Boat Challenge, Chatham Maritime, Kent. Attended by...
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During Foster Care Fortnight 2019, Anchor is hosting a number of events for our carers. As we are a not-for-profit, we are able to regularly fund...
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Today we spoke to more than 70 organisations local to Hastings supporting the Hastings Community Network. There was so much positive energy in the...
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Looking for a fostering agency? Read our updated Statement of Purpose and discover what foster care services we provide. Statement of Purpose
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Two Anchor Foster Care carers, Helen and Colin Wood, received MBEs in an investiture ceremony in the Ballroom at Buckingham Palace, Westminster on...
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Anchor Foster Care will attend various events in London throughout Spring 2019 to talk about fostering. Why not come along? Learn what...
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In December our Recruitment Officer Wendy attended the Advent Service at St. Paul's Church in Deptford to fellowship and visit with the 200+...
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In May 2018, Anchor Foster Care treated foster carers to a pampering session at Mid-Kent College, followed by a two course meal. A...
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To support Safer Internet Day (5th February 2019) and raise awareness about online safety for young people in care, Guardian Saints are holding a...
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We know that fostering isn't for everyone, but we do know how much a job loss can impact young people. With that in mind, we've written a...
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Anchor Foster Care received a positive review from Guardian Saints today, a Surrey-based community interest company who provide information...
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Foster carers must keep daily records of activities linked to foster children. But what events are absolute essentials to note down? Read our top...
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At Anchor Foster Care we provide top quality comprehensive training free of charge to our foster carers and carers in assessment. Alongside...
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The benefit of working from home or remote working has long been a subject of debate; Is it a positive development or not? Recent reports reveal that...
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Anchor Foster Care received an amazing testimonial recently from a potential foster caring couple who had nothing but praise for us. Click the link to...
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Anchor Foster Care are visiting a number of local areas in the coming months to talk to members of the public about fostering. Please come and...
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Anchor Foster Care will have stand at the Lewisham Market, Lewisham High St Lewisham SE13 on Friday 30th November 2018. Come along to meet and greet...
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Anchor Foster Care are visiting St. Paul's in Deptford, and will be talking to the congregation about fostering. If you would like to know more...
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Between Monday 8th October and Friday 12th October 2018 Anchor Foster Care was inspected by Ofsted, receiving an overall rating of...
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Anchor Foster Care have been hosting a number of information stands this year, including locations like, the Dockside in Chatham, the Whitgift Centre,...
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Our Midlands team are hosting a fostering information evening on Thursday 4th October between 7-9pm, at 44C & 44D Borough Street, Castle...
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Anchor Foster Care held an information evening at our Conference Centre in Maidstone Road, Chatham on Tuesday 25th September on the theme of...
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We have put together some fantastic London Easter Half Term 2018 Activities for your family to enjoy. London has so much to offer,...
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Spring is here and we have put together our Midlands Easter Half Term The warmer weather is here, it means we can get outside and take in the...
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Spring has sprung and we have put together our Kent Easter Half Term Activities 2018. With the warmer weather, it means we can get outside and take...
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Sport Relief is a fantastic time to get thinking about sports and keeping fit. We want to encourage everyone to get moving. Exercise is important for...
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World Book Day is here! We love books at Anchor and we are celebrating World Book Day. World Book Day is: "...a celebration!...
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It's Safer Internet Day 2018! This day is coordinated by the UK Safer Internet Centre and sees lots of organisations get involved to help...
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February is here and that means Midlands February half term is nearly here. We know you're busy so we've put together some fantastic ideas for...
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February is finally here after a long January. London February half term is fast approaching so we've put together a great list of...
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The Essex February half term is fast approaching. That means you've got to come up with some amazing ideas that the whole family will enjoy....
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It's February which means spring is nearly here. It also means the Kent February half term is fast approaching. We know you're busy...
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Have you seen or heard our adverts in Kent? In Kent with have been working on an exciting advertising campaign with the Kent Messenger. The...
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Christmas is almost here so it's time to get into the Christmas Spirit. There are a range of London Christmas Half Term Activities 2017 for...
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Christmas is here! It's time to get the family into the festive spirit. We know you're probably busy planning Christmas so we've put...
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It's December which means Christmas is on its way. Yes, that dreaded word. To get you into the festive spirit we put together some Kent...
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It’s time to start thinking about Christmas. Yes, that dreaded word. To get you in the festive spirit, Christmas in the Midlands has lots on...
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This month 17-year-old Rachel went to Westminster to share her foster care experience. Rachel did this as part of the Education...
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Congratulations! Anchor Foster Care Sunflower Competition Winner is foster child S. The competition was open to all Anchor children...
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Fireworks and Firework Safety It's finally that time of year again for fireworks to light up the night sky. Places around the country will put...
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London October Half Term Activities 2017 With October half term fast approaching, children will soon be off wanting to do fun activities. Take a...
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East Sussex October half term is nearly here and children will soon be off wanting to do fun activities. Across East Sussex, there are some...
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Essex October half term is nearly here and children will soon be off wanting to do fun activities. Across Essex, there are some fantastic...
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Midlands October half term is nearly here and children will soon be off wanting to do fun activities. Across the Midlands, there are some fantastic...
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Pumpkin Picking What better way to spend the weekend then taking part in an autumnal activity? There isn't...
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With October half term fast approaching, children will soon be off wanting to do fun activities. Across Kent, there are some fantastic activities...
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It's Sons and Daughters Month! Every year The Fostering Network take October to celebrate the sons and daughters of foster carers. Sons and...
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At Anchor Foster Care we are trying to spread the word about fostering. Radio Corby agreed for us to do a free radio advertisement. So listen out as...
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In fostering we have a range of different placement types. One form of this is specialist fostering. What is Specialist...
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We're online on the Burton Mail. See the full article here.
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A case of a 5-year-old Christian girl who was apparently left distressed after living with Muslim carers has had a lot of attention in the...
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We get a range of placements types. The most common placements are teenagers, sibling groups and parent and child. Recently there has been a higher...
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Fans of Doctor Who started to learn about the Time Lord’s new companion a year before her first appearance. In that time, we learned quite a bit...
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Children come into care for a range of reasons. Many children and young people who come into care have experienced neglect, hurt, loss and suffering....
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The summer holidays are nearly here and we're sure the children can't wait. It can be a stressful time for parents though as they've got...
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The summer holidays are nearly here and we're sure the children can't wait. It can be a stressful time for parents though as they've got...
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The summer holidays are nearly here and it's time to get thinking about where you're taking the children. We know it can be a stressful time...
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It's summertime and at Anchor, we're really excited. Summer is a great time to get outside and go on an adventure. Whether it's on a day...
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Should the Government be doing more to protect children on social media? The answer is, yes! Social media channels have their own rules but...
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Listen to our inspiring Anchor Foster carer in BBC Radio 4's Woman’s Hour Interview. Would you like to know more about...
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London May Half Term Activities With the half term fast approaching it’s time to start planning what you’re going to do. We’ve...
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We’re in the Press! Anchor Foster Care in the Hastings Observer We’re delighted to announce we have been published in the Hastings...
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It’s nearly the Bank Holiday! The Bank Holiday also brings with it the need for East Sussex May half term activities. We know that...
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We're in the Press! Anchor Foster Care on the Loughborough Echo We've done it again. This time we're on the Loughborough...
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We’re in the Press! We are delighted to be featured in the South London Press. It features our ‘Fostering Information Stand’...
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It’s nearly the Bank Holiday! The Bank Holiday also brings with it the need for Kent May half term activities. We know that all half...
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We're in the Press!! This week we are excited to tell you that we have been featured in the Medway Messenger. The article raises awareness...
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Earlier in the week, our Foster Carers and staff in East Sussex had a Foster Bake Off at the Stade Kitchens in Hastings. Everyone had a great day and...
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It’s the second week of Foster Care Fortnight. The first week was filled with some great activities and we are excited for the second...
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Taking the next step to becoming a foster carer can be daunting but we’re here to help. At Anchor, we want to make sure you get all the...
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Looking for “Tips to Get your Children Outside and Active”? Children today have access to a range of difference devices,...
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In the beginning, when we were thinking of fostering, it was hard to know who to work with. Do we go with the local authority or an agency? After many...
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Early deaths among care leavers revealed Freedom of Information has revealed it’s latest figures. The figures show that far more young people...
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Are children worrying too much? What with school, family and friends children have a lot to think about. Children feel a lot of pressure to do well in...
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E-safety tips are always important, especially when the internet is always evolving. It can sometimes be hard to know what to do to help keep children...
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The Guardian’s “Social Care Network” has written an article about research into the education progress of “looked after”...
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Watch Online on our YouTube channel. For more information, you can also visit their website www.britishmuslim.tv Our Luton staff and...
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We are always looking for new foster carers. We particularly need Foster Carers who are open to fostering any age, particularly those who can foster...
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Interviewing Successful Care Leavers teaches Young People to Dream Big According to a recent article by The Guardian's Social Care...
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