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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...
Read moreRead our foster carers' diary, which outlines their first fulfilling week of life with a parent and baby engagement in place. Having...
Read moreLearn about the little-known support benefit that foster carers receive to assist children and young people. The role of support workers at...
Read moreAt Anchor Foster Care we do lots of different activities to support children in care, both through skilled Foster Carers, bespoke Social Workers and...
Read moreYoung people need opportunities to engage with others, and children in foster care are no different. If sharing an experience is...
Read moreWe're excited to announce our new fostering campaign 'Why Foster?' which will run until December 1, 2020. The campaign aims...
Read moreIf 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...
Read moreFoster 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....
Read moreThe Fostering Network's annual awareness-raising event, Foster Care Fortnight™ is terrific because of the fantastic fostering stories that...
Read moreAnchor Foster Care has successfully demonstrated a good level of data security, and as such, we can proudly share that we have achieved the...
Read moreThe recent killing of a black man, George Floyd, by police in the USA has precipitated conversations around...
Read moreAnchor Foster Care has been supporting Foster Care Fortnight 2020 despite the current COVID-19 pandemic. A much-loved highlight within the two...
Read moreAnchor Foster Care is joining the Fostering Network to celebrate Foster Care Fortnight, 11 - 24 May 2020. We've invited our staff and foster...
Read moreDo you have a Twitter account? If so, our Managing Director Farayi Chinyemba will be 'live' on the fast-moving platform today....
Read moreOur foster carers are trained in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention For Families (TCIF) and are better prepared and fully supported in handling...
Read moreAnchor Foster Care is an Ofsted registered ‘Good’ foster care agency with foster carers in five regions throughout England. These include...
Read moreIf you’re working from home for the first time you may be struggling with your new ‘office’ arrangement. Or perhaps you are...
Read moreAt 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...
Read moreCoronavirus 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...
Read moreCyberbullying, unplanned contact, and sexting are just three types of potentially harmful incidents that 69.44% of young people have experienced...
Read moreOn Wednesday 27th November 2019, members of staff from Anchor Foster Care were invited down to the beautiful McLeods restaurant in MidKent College,...
Read moreWe 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...
Read moreWith approximately 8000 children in need of a foster family in England and Wales, Anchor Foster Care is grateful to Hastings International Piano...
Read moreTwo of Anchor's East Sussex team members will be attending the Big Sleep Seaview, 2019 to help support #homelessyouth and raise awareness of the...
Read moreThe 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...
Read moreWe 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...
Read moreOn Thursday, 13th June 2019 at Crystal Palace Football Club, Selhurst Park, Anchor Foster Care will be in attendance at The Job...
Read moreOn Sunday 26th May 2019 Anchor Foster Care took part in the annual Charity Dragon Boat Challenge, Chatham Maritime, Kent. Attended by...
Read moreDuring 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...
Read moreToday we spoke to more than 70 organisations local to Hastings supporting the Hastings Community Network. There was so much positive energy in the...
Read moreLooking for a fostering agency? Read our updated Statement of Purpose and discover what foster care services we provide. Statement of Purpose
Read moreTwo Anchor Foster Care carers, Helen and Colin Wood, received MBEs in an investiture ceremony in the Ballroom at Buckingham Palace, Westminster on...
Read moreAnchor Foster Care will attend various events in London throughout Spring 2019 to talk about fostering. Why not come along? Learn what...
Read moreIn December our Recruitment Officer Wendy attended the Advent Service at St. Paul's Church in Deptford to fellowship and visit with the 200+...
Read moreIn May 2018, Anchor Foster Care treated foster carers to a pampering session at Mid-Kent College, followed by a two course meal. A...
Read moreTo support Safer Internet Day (5th February 2019) and raise awareness about online safety for young people in care, Guardian Saints are holding a...
Read moreWe 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...
Read moreAnchor Foster Care received a positive review from Guardian Saints today, a Surrey-based community interest company who provide information...
Read moreFoster carers must keep daily records of activities linked to foster children. But what events are absolute essentials to note down? Read our top...
Read moreAt Anchor Foster Care we provide top quality comprehensive training free of charge to our foster carers and carers in assessment. Alongside...
Read moreThe 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...
Read moreAnchor Foster Care received an amazing testimonial recently from a potential foster caring couple who had nothing but praise for us. Click the link to...
Read moreAnchor 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...
Read moreAnchor 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...
Read moreAnchor 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...
Read moreBetween Monday 8th October and Friday 12th October 2018 Anchor Foster Care was inspected by Ofsted, receiving an overall rating of...
Read moreAnchor Foster Care have been hosting a number of information stands this year, including locations like, the Dockside in Chatham, the Whitgift Centre,...
Read moreOur Midlands team are hosting a fostering information evening on Thursday 4th October between 7-9pm, at 44C & 44D Borough Street, Castle...
Read moreAnchor Foster Care held an information evening at our Conference Centre in Maidstone Road, Chatham on Tuesday 25th September on the theme of...
Read moreWe have put together some fantastic London Easter Half Term 2018 Activities for your family to enjoy. London has so much to offer,...
Read moreSpring 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...
Read moreSpring 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...
Read moreSport 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...
Read moreWorld Book Day is here! We love books at Anchor and we are celebrating World Book Day. World Book Day is: "...a celebration!...
Read moreIt's Safer Internet Day 2018! This day is coordinated by the UK Safer Internet Centre and sees lots of organisations get involved to help...
Read moreFebruary 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...
Read moreFebruary is finally here after a long January. London February half term is fast approaching so we've put together a great list of...
Read moreThe 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....
Read moreIt's February which means spring is nearly here. It also means the Kent February half term is fast approaching. We know you're busy...
Read moreHave you seen or heard our adverts in Kent? In Kent with have been working on an exciting advertising campaign with the Kent Messenger. The...
Read moreChristmas 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...
Read moreChristmas 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...
Read moreIt'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...
Read moreIt’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...
Read moreThis month 17-year-old Rachel went to Westminster to share her foster care experience. Rachel did this as part of the Education...
Read moreCongratulations! Anchor Foster Care Sunflower Competition Winner is foster child S. The competition was open to all Anchor children...
Read moreFireworks 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...
Read moreLondon October Half Term Activities 2017 With October half term fast approaching, children will soon be off wanting to do fun activities. Take a...
Read moreEast Sussex October half term is nearly here and children will soon be off wanting to do fun activities. Across East Sussex, there are some...
Read moreEssex October half term is nearly here and children will soon be off wanting to do fun activities. Across Essex, there are some fantastic...
Read moreMidlands October half term is nearly here and children will soon be off wanting to do fun activities. Across the Midlands, there are some fantastic...
Read morePumpkin Picking What better way to spend the weekend then taking part in an autumnal activity? There isn't...
Read moreWith October half term fast approaching, children will soon be off wanting to do fun activities. Across Kent, there are some fantastic activities...
Read moreIt's Sons and Daughters Month! Every year The Fostering Network take October to celebrate the sons and daughters of foster carers. Sons and...
Read moreAt 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...
Read moreIn fostering we have a range of different placement types. One form of this is specialist fostering. What is Specialist...
Read moreWe're online on the Burton Mail. See the full article here.
Read moreA 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...
Read moreWe get a range of placements types. The most common placements are teenagers, sibling groups and parent and child. Recently there has been a higher...
Read moreFans 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...
Read moreChildren come into care for a range of reasons. Many children and young people who come into care have experienced neglect, hurt, loss and suffering....
Read moreThe 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...
Read moreThe 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...
Read moreThe 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...
Read moreIt'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...
Read moreShould the Government be doing more to protect children on social media? The answer is, yes! Social media channels have their own rules but...
Read moreListen to our inspiring Anchor Foster carer in BBC Radio 4's Woman’s Hour Interview. Would you like to know more about...
Read moreLondon May Half Term Activities With the half term fast approaching it’s time to start planning what you’re going to do. We’ve...
Read moreWe’re in the Press! Anchor Foster Care in the Hastings Observer We’re delighted to announce we have been published in the Hastings...
Read moreIt’s nearly the Bank Holiday! The Bank Holiday also brings with it the need for East Sussex May half term activities. We know that...
Read moreWe're in the Press! Anchor Foster Care on the Loughborough Echo We've done it again. This time we're on the Loughborough...
Read moreWe’re in the Press! We are delighted to be featured in the South London Press. It features our ‘Fostering Information Stand’...
Read moreIt’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...
Read moreWe'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...
Read moreEarlier 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...
Read moreIt’s the second week of Foster Care Fortnight. The first week was filled with some great activities and we are excited for the second...
Read moreTaking 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...
Read moreLooking for “Tips to Get your Children Outside and Active”? Children today have access to a range of difference devices,...
Read moreIn 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...
Read moreEarly deaths among care leavers revealed Freedom of Information has revealed it’s latest figures. The figures show that far more young people...
Read moreAre 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...
Read moreE-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...
Read moreThe Guardian’s “Social Care Network” has written an article about research into the education progress of “looked after”...
Read moreWatch Online on our YouTube channel. For more information, you can also visit their website www.britishmuslim.tv Our Luton staff and...
Read moreWe are always looking for new foster carers. We particularly need Foster Carers who are open to fostering any age, particularly those who can foster...
Read moreInterviewing Successful Care Leavers teaches Young People to Dream Big According to a recent article by The Guardian's Social Care...
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