New year new you

New year new you

He found that in each area, the people are living in a similar way and that in Japan they had a name for it. Ikigai. “Iki” translates as life and “gai” translates as worth or value, so Ikigai is all about finding joy in life through purpose. It is what gets us out of...
Thanks to our heroes

Thanks to our heroes

What have been the biggest challenges this year? Angela: As a relatively new organisation, started only 3 years ago, we had a very clear plan to build collaborations that would enable young people in our care to exceed expectations. Alison and I were very clear of...
The new normal at our foster agency

The new normal at our foster agency

We saw, nationwide, a 44% increase in the number of children requiring foster care Covid-19 and foster care We are hopeful that a vaccination programme will bring about the changes we are looking for, but we still hear that we are in for a difficult winter with...
Aims, beliefs and values

Aims, beliefs and values

To provide foster carers who are positive role models, able to treat the foster child as they would their own child advocating the achievement of all aspects of the child’s development Our beliefs Children and young people have the right to expect a place of safety...