News Blog

Keep up to date with the news at Anchor Foster Care

We try to keep the news section of our site updated regularly so please check back to see what else we have been up to!

Leona
25th March 2021

Never Heard of Parent and Child Fostering Before?

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...

Anchor Foster Carer
22nd February 2021

What is it Like to be a Parent & Child Foster Carer?

Read our foster carers' diary, which outlines their first fulfilling week of life with a parent and baby engagement in place. Having...

Jacqui
21st December 2020

What Support do Foster Carers Receive?

Learn about the little-known support benefit that foster carers receive to assist children and young people. The role of support workers at...

Jacqui
07th December 2020

How Do We Help Children in Care?

At Anchor Foster Care we do lots of different activities to support children in care, both through skilled Foster Carers, bespoke Social Workers and...

Leona
26th November 2020

What Did Children In Foster Care Do During Lockdown?

Young people need opportunities to engage with others, and children in foster care are no different. If sharing an experience is...

Leona
13th October 2020

#Whyfoster: We Open the Door on Fostering Families

We're excited to announce our new fostering campaign 'Why Foster?' which will run until December 1, 2020. The campaign aims...

Leona
07th October 2020

Vlog: Foster Carers Reveal Fostering Realities

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...

Leona
29th September 2020

Seven Common Doubts Stopping You From Fostering

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....

Leona
13th August 2020

Retelling Foster Carer’s Real Life Stories

The Fostering Network's annual awareness-raising event, Foster Care Fortnight™ is terrific because of the fantastic fostering stories that...

Leona
30th July 2020

Cyber Security Safely in Place at Anchor

Anchor Foster Care has successfully demonstrated a good level of data security, and as such, we can proudly share that we have achieved the...

Leona
16th July 2020

Where Can You Find Family Friendly BLM Resources?

The recent killing of a black man, George Floyd, by police in the USA has precipitated conversations around...

Leona
26th May 2020

Supporting Foster Care Fortnight 2020 Through COVID-19

Anchor Foster Care has been supporting Foster Care Fortnight 2020 despite the current COVID-19 pandemic. A much-loved highlight within the two...

Leona
07th May 2020

How We Celebrated Foster Care Fortnight™ 2020

Anchor Foster Care is joining the Fostering Network to celebrate Foster Care Fortnight, 11 - 24 May 2020. We've invited our staff and foster...

Leona
08th April 2020

Anchor Managing Director to Join Safeguarding Live Chat

Do you have a Twitter account? If so, our Managing Director Farayi Chinyemba will be 'live' on the fast-moving platform today....

Leona
31st March 2020

Be a Stay at Home Therapeutic Foster Carer with Anchor Foster Care

Our foster carers are trained in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention For Families (TCIF) and are better prepared and fully supported in handling...

Leona
30th March 2020

Case Study: Can You Still Attend Panel During Lockdown?

Anchor Foster Care is an Ofsted registered ‘Good’ foster care agency with foster carers in five regions throughout England. These include...

Leona
25th March 2020

Resource: Remote Life Made Easy

If you’re working from home for the first time you may be struggling with your new ‘office’ arrangement. Or perhaps you are...

Leona
25th March 2020

Lockdown: 10 Ways We're Supporting Our Foster Carers

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...

Leona
17th March 2020

Business As Usual

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...

Leona
13th February 2020

Safer Internet Day Report Shows Worrying Online Trend

Cyberbullying, unplanned contact, and sexting are just three types of potentially harmful incidents that 69.44% of young people have experienced...

Leona
29th November 2019

Anchor Supports Medway Young Chef Competition

On Wednesday 27th November 2019, members of staff from Anchor Foster Care were invited down to the beautiful McLeods restaurant in MidKent College,...

Leona
22nd November 2019

Anchor to Support Night Shelter Project in East Sussex

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...

Leona
07th November 2019

Hastings Piano Competition Provides 'Music-Making' Opportunities for Young People

With approximately 8000 children in need of a foster family in England and Wales, Anchor Foster Care is grateful to Hastings International Piano...

Leona
19th September 2019

Anchor Foster Care Participating in Big Sleep Seaview

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...

Charlotte
26th June 2019

London Summer Holiday Ideas

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...

Leona
13th June 2019

Fostering Talks

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...

Leona
10th June 2019

Anchor Foster Care Attending The Job Show™ London South

On Thursday, 13th June 2019 at Crystal Palace Football Club, Selhurst Park, Anchor Foster Care will be in attendance at The Job...

Leona
31st May 2019

Anchor Foster Care Raises Funds Through Dragon Boat Challenge

On Sunday 26th May 2019 Anchor Foster Care took part in the annual Charity Dragon Boat Challenge, Chatham Maritime, Kent. Attended by...

Leona
14th May 2019

Foster Care Fortnight

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...

Leona
03rd April 2019

Anchor Foster Care Shares Fostering Information with Hastings Professionals

Today we spoke to more than 70 organisations local to Hastings supporting the Hastings Community Network. There was so much positive energy in the...

Leona
20th March 2019

New: Statement of Purpose

Looking for a fostering agency? Read our updated Statement of Purpose and discover what foster care services we provide. Statement of Purpose

Leona
04th March 2019

Anchor Foster Care Carers Receive Rare Royal Honour

Two Anchor Foster Care carers, Helen and Colin Wood, received MBEs in an investiture ceremony in the Ballroom at Buckingham Palace, Westminster on...

Leona
15th February 2019

Fostering Presentations

Anchor Foster Care will attend various events in London throughout Spring 2019 to talk about fostering. Why not come along? Learn what...

Leona
31st January 2019

Anchor Foster Care Visit Deptford Church

In December our Recruitment Officer Wendy attended the Advent Service at St. Paul's Church in Deptford to fellowship and visit with the 200+...

Leona
31st January 2019

Anchor Foster Carer Approves Foster Care Fortnight Pamper Day

In May 2018, Anchor Foster Care treated foster carers to a pampering session at Mid-Kent College, followed by a two course meal. A...

Leona
30th January 2019

Guardian Saints Safer Internet Prize Draw 2019

To support Safer Internet Day (5th February 2019) and raise awareness about online safety for young people in care, Guardian Saints are holding a...

Leona
22nd January 2019

Read: Anchor Foster Care's Easy Job-Hunting Guide

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...

Leona
21st January 2019

Guardian Saints Praise Anchor Foster Care

Anchor Foster Care received a positive review from Guardian Saints today, a Surrey-based community interest company who provide information...

Leona
11th January 2019

10 Essential Entries for Foster Carer Logs

Foster carers must keep daily records of activities linked to foster children. But what events are absolute essentials to note down? Read our top...

Leona
08th January 2019

7 Benefits of Foster Carer Training

At Anchor Foster Care we provide top quality comprehensive training free of charge to our foster carers and carers in assessment. Alongside...

Leona
04th January 2019

A Short Guide To Homeworking That Will Change Your Perception of Fostering Forever

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...

Leona
24th December 2018

Anchor Scores Google Approvals as Carers Rush to Review

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...

Leona
05th December 2018

Come and Meet Anchor Foster Care

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...

Leona
29th November 2018

Fostering Stand at Lewisham Market

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...

Leona
23rd November 2018

Fostering Talk at St. Paul's, Deptford

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...

Leona
22nd November 2018

Ofsted Report 2018

Between Monday 8th October and Friday 12th October 2018 Anchor Foster Care was inspected by Ofsted, receiving an overall rating of...

Leona
28th September 2018

Fostering Information Stands

Anchor Foster Care have been hosting a number of information stands this year, including locations like, the Dockside in Chatham, the Whitgift Centre,...

Leona
27th September 2018

Midlands Fostering Information Evening October 2018

Our Midlands team are hosting a fostering information evening on Thursday 4th October between 7-9pm, at 44C & 44D Borough Street, Castle...

Leona
27th September 2018

Kent Fostering Information Event September 2018

Anchor Foster Care held an information evening at our Conference Centre in Maidstone Road, Chatham on Tuesday 25th September on the theme of...

Charlotte
03rd April 2018

London Easter Half Term 2018 Activities

We have put together some fantastic London Easter Half Term 2018 Activities for your family to enjoy. London has so much to offer,...

Charlotte
03rd April 2018

Midlands Easter Half Term 2018 Activities

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...

Charlotte
27th March 2018

Kent Easter Half Term Activities 2018

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...

Charlotte
23rd March 2018

Sport Relief

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...

Charlotte
01st March 2018

World Book Day

World Book Day is here! We love books at Anchor and we are celebrating World Book Day. World Book Day is: "...a celebration!...

Charlotte
05th February 2018

Safer Internet Day 2018

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...

Charlotte
05th February 2018

Midlands February Half Term

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...

Charlotte
05th February 2018

London February Half Term

February is finally here after a long January. London February half term is fast approaching so we've put together a great list of...

Charlotte
05th February 2018

Essex February Half Term

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....

Charlotte
01st February 2018

Kent February Half Term

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...

Charlotte
10th January 2018

Anchor Foster Care - KMFM Radio Ad

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...

Charlotte
13th December 2017

London Christmas Half Term Activities 2017

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...

Charlotte
13th December 2017

East Sussex Christmas Half Term Activities 2017

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...

Charlotte
06th December 2017

Kent Christmas Half Term Activities 2017

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...

Charlotte
06th December 2017

Midlands Christmas Half Term Activities 2017

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...

Charlotte
23rd November 2017

Foster children give view's to MP's

This month 17-year-old Rachel went to Westminster to share her foster care experience. Rachel did this as part of the Education...

Charlotte
17th November 2017

Anchor Foster Care Sunflower Competition Winner

Congratulations! Anchor Foster Care Sunflower Competition Winner is foster child S. The competition was open to all Anchor children...

Charlotte
26th October 2017

Fireworks

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...

Charlotte
13th October 2017

London October Half Term Activities 2017

London October Half Term Activities 2017 With October half term fast approaching, children will soon be off wanting to do fun activities. Take a...

Charlotte
12th October 2017

East Sussex October Half Term Activities 2017

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...

Charlotte
12th October 2017

Essex October Half Term Activities 2017

Essex October half term is nearly here and children will soon be off wanting to do fun activities. Across Essex, there are some fantastic...

Charlotte
12th October 2017

Midlands October Half Term Activities 2017

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...

Charlotte
11th October 2017

Go PYO Pumpkin Picking - Beluncle Farm in Hoo, Rochester

Pumpkin Picking What better way to spend the weekend then taking part in an autumnal activity? There isn't...

Charlotte
11th October 2017

Kent October Half Term Activities 2017

With October half term fast approaching, children will soon be off wanting to do fun activities. Across Kent, there are some fantastic activities...

Charlotte
09th October 2017

Sons and Daughters Month 2017

It's Sons and Daughters Month! Every year The Fostering Network take October to celebrate the sons and daughters of foster carers. Sons and...

Charlotte
08th September 2017

Anchor Foster Care Corby Radio Advert

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...

Charlotte
05th September 2017

Specialist Fostering

In fostering we have a range of different placement types. One form of this is specialist fostering. What is Specialist...

Charlotte
31st August 2017

Anchor Foster Care on the Burton Mail

We're online on the Burton Mail. See the full article here.

Charlotte
30th August 2017

My Muslim Fostering Family and our foster children

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...

Charlotte
25th August 2017

Parent and Child Foster Care Placements

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...

Charlotte
18th August 2017

What Doctor Who's Companion teaches viewers about foster care

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...

Charlotte
31st July 2017

Pets can help children accept the challenges of foster care

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....

Charlotte
24th July 2017

East Sussex Summer Holiday Idea's

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...

Charlotte
18th July 2017

Kent Summer Holiday Ideas

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...

Charlotte
18th July 2017

Midlands Summer Holiday Ideas

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...

Charlotte
12th July 2017

Summer

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...

Charlotte
28th June 2017

Children Need Protection on Social Media

Should the Government be doing more to protect children on social media? The answer is, yes! Social media channels have their own rules but...

Charlotte
07th June 2017

Anchor Foster BBC Woman's Hour

Listen to our inspiring Anchor Foster carer in BBC Radio 4's Woman’s Hour Interview. Would you like to know more about...

Charlotte Foreman
27th May 2017

London May Half Term Activities

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...

Charlotte Foreman
26th May 2017

Anchor Foster Care in the Hastings Observer

We’re in the Press! Anchor Foster Care in the Hastings Observer We’re delighted to announce we have been published in the Hastings...

Charlotte Foreman
26th May 2017

East Sussex May Half Term Activities

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...

Charlotte Foreman
25th May 2017

Anchor Foster Care on the Loughborough Echo

We're in the Press! Anchor Foster Care on the Loughborough Echo We've done it again. This time we're on the Loughborough...

Charlotte Foreman
24th May 2017

Anchor Foster Care in the South London Press

We’re in the Press! We are delighted to be featured in the South London Press. It features our ‘Fostering Information Stand’...

Charlotte Foreman
23rd May 2017

Kent May Half Term Activities

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...

Charlotte Foreman
18th May 2017

Anchor Foster Care in the Medway Messenger

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...

Charlotte Foreman
17th May 2017

Foster Bake Off East Sussex

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...

Charlotte Foreman
12th May 2017

Foster Care Fortnight 2017 Messages

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...

Charlotte Foreman
08th May 2017

Why Choose Anchor Foster Care?

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...

Charlotte Foreman
13th April 2017

Tips to Get your Children Outside and Active

Looking for “Tips to Get your Children Outside and Active”? Children today have access to a range of difference devices,...

Charlotte Foreman
10th March 2017

LGBT Adoption and Fostering Blog

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...

Charlotte Foreman
08th March 2017

Early deaths among care leavers revealed

Early deaths among care leavers revealed Freedom of Information has revealed it’s latest figures. The figures show that far more young people...

Charlotte Foreman
08th March 2017

Are Children Worrying too Much?

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...

Charlotte Foreman
07th February 2017

E-safety Tips

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...

Charlotte
07th November 2016

Children with positive care experience outperform at school

The Guardian’s “Social Care Network” has written an article about research into the education progress of “looked after”...

Charlotte Foreman
31st October 2016

My Muslim Fostering Family Series

Watch Online on our YouTube channel. For more information, you can also visit their website www.britishmuslim.tv Our Luton staff and...

Charlotte
14th October 2016

Foster Teenagers - They Deserve Families Too

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...

Charlotte
10th October 2016

Interviewing Successful Care Leavers teaches Young People to Dream Big

Interviewing Successful Care Leavers teaches Young People to Dream Big According to a recent article by The Guardian's Social Care...