Fostering News

Celebrating Children’s Achievements
Earlier this year, we held a fantastic awards event to celebrate the incredible achievements of our children and foster parents. The sun was shining and it was a day of … Celebrating Children’s Achievements
29 November 2019

How Does Fostering Affect Your Benefits?
This is the third article in our Foster Carer Finance Guide, which aims to provide foster carers with a better understanding of all things Tax, National Insurance and their Benefit … How Does Fostering Affect Your Benefits?
24 May 2019

Guide to Foster Carer National Insurance
This article is part of our Foster Carer Finance Guide, which aims to provide foster carers with a better understanding of all things Tax, National Insurance and their Benefit Entitlements. … Guide to Foster Carer National Insurance
24 May 2019

Guide to Foster Carer Tax & Self-Assessment
Tax, National Insurance and benefit entitlements may seem like a total minefield for many foster carers. We’ve put together a series of articles in our Foster Carer Finance Guide, to … Guide to Foster Carer Tax & Self-Assessment
24 May 2019

Lisa’s Fostering Journey
Lisa* and her partner David* were introduced to the idea of fostering over 18 years ago, when a close friend became a carer. The couple loved the idea of giving … Lisa’s Fostering Journey
5 April 2019

How to Get Your Child to Wear a Helmet
Going for a bike ride has many benefits – it’s a lot of fun, great exercise and helps to build strong bonds in foster families. But like most sports, accidents … How to Get Your Child to Wear a Helmet
22 March 2019

Spot the Signs of Self-Harm in Children & Teenagers
Self Injury Awareness Day (also known as Self Harm Awareness Day) is a global campaign where people choose to be more open about their own self-harm and awareness organisations make … Spot the Signs of Self-Harm in Children & Teenagers
1 March 2019

Tammy & James’ Fostering Journey
Tammy and her husband started fostering just over a year ago, after having their first child and wanting to give another child the same positive upbringing that their own son … Tammy & James’ Fostering Journey
15 February 2019

5 Tips to Keep Children Safe Online
Today is Safer Internet Day, a globally recognised day that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children online. The internet is a great thing, providing children with opportunities to learn, … 5 Tips to Keep Children Safe Online
5 February 2019

Children’s Book Guide | National Storytelling Week 2019
We’re celebrating National Storytelling Week by encouraging the children in our care to pick up a book and get reading. To help them find a book they love, we asked … Children’s Book Guide | National Storytelling Week 2019
29 January 2019

Food Bank Appeal Success
Clifford House have been busy gathering food donations over the festive period to donate to food banks up and down the country, including 50 items for the Basement Project. The basement project supports young … Food Bank Appeal Success
24 December 2018

How You Can Encourage Learning Over Christmas
We are reaching a rather exciting time as the Christmas holidays are approaching nearer! Even though it Is such a busy time, Christmas can still provide many opportunities for our … How You Can Encourage Learning Over Christmas
13 December 2018