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Oct 24 2024 8:00AM

FCA foster parents shine as award finalists

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FCA foster parents have reached the finals in the 2024 National Children and Young People Awards.

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Oct 16 2024 12:00PM

Our Brightest Stars Shine at the Show-Stopping Big Sing Off 2024

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Roll up, roll up, for the greatest show of the year as our children, foster parents and staff come together for a fun-filled day of music, activities and friendly competition at The Big Sing Off 2024.

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Oct 14 2024 12:00PM

Celebrating 30 years of FCA

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This month we’re wishing a very happy birthday to FCA! We can’t thank each and every person in our incredible community enough for all the wonderful work which you do every day to help shape children’s lives in a positive way. Let’s get out the cake and candles and celebrate you— the foster parents, children and staff who have helped to make FCA the incredible community which it is today!

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Oct 8 2024 8:00AM

The Big Sing Off 2024 takes centre stage in Wales

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Choirs from across the FCA gathered at The Big Sing Off 2024, held at the ICC Wales on Saturday 28th September for a spectacular Greatest Showman and Legends themed extravaganza! Here is more from the day.

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Sep 25 2024 8:00AM

The Big Sing Off 2024

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We spoke with The Big Sing Off organisers, Sebu and Lisa, to discuss the event’s history, purpose, and its positive impact on children and young people in care. Here’s everything you need to know about this annual show-stopping event.

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Sep 2 2024 12:00PM

FCA Midlands Hosts Family Sports Day

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The FCA Midlands crew of 108 came together on the 8th August for a spirited sports day featuring fun competitions, warm-up dances, and a kids vs. adults football match, all while celebrating their diverse community and supporting those affected by recent riots.

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Aug 12 2024 12:00PM

FCA Fest: Hosted by the South Western Team

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FCA Fest Highlights with the South Western Team! Our Registered Manager, Naomi Pollard, joined the fun and had an amazing time. Read her blog to see all the exciting moments.

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Aug 5 2024 12:00PM

FCA Yorks and Lincs hosts family fun day

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FCA Yorks and Lincs recently hosted a family fun day. Registered Manager, Melanie Murphy, attended and had a fantastic time. Check out her recap of the event!

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Jun 17 2024 12:00PM

Going the Extra Mile Together - Celebrating 30 Years of FCA

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Across the weekend of the 15th-16th June, over 500 foster parents, children, young people and staff from across FCA and FCA Scotland joined #Together to cover as many miles as possible to raise money for amazing charities as part of our FCA 30th Anniversary celebrations.

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Jun 4 2024 12:00PM

FCA Midlands donate bleed kit

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FCA Midlands donated a bleed kit to the city of Coventry to pay tribute to Babacar Diagne who lost his life to knife crime at the age of 15.

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May 15 2024 12:00PM

Introducing Filby The Fire Dragon...

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We’ve been busy working with award winning author, N.C.Emmett, who has very kindly gifted us an exclusive new book, dedicated to our foster families as part of Foster Care Fortnight™️.

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May 13 2024 12:00PM

Celebrating Foster Care Fortnight 2024

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This week sees the annual return of Foster Care Fortnight. This year's theme is Fostering Moments celebrating the moments that define fostering journeys, big and small. The moments that built confidence, made young people feel safe and created memories.

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Mar 18 2024 12:00PM

FCA Midlands and West Mercia Police partner to host conference

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FCA Midlands recently hosted two conferences in partnership with West Mercia Police upskilling foster parents and staff about online abuse.

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Mar 8 2024 12:00PM

FCA Midlands Easter Bunny is ready

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This year, the FCA Midlands Easter Bunny is all set and super organised to spread joy and surprises to our children and young people.

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Feb 16 2024 12:00PM

Celebrating Care Day 2024

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To celebrate Care Day 2024, we are speaking to Care Leaver Jess, who shares how foster care changed her life, and how she’s using her own experience to help looked-after children and young people at FCA

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Feb 16 2024 12:00PM

FCA Northern Ireland get creative for Care Day 2024

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This year, our young people chose to support Codo Drops, a local mental health charity run by graffiti artist Chris McGuiggan. To inject some fun artwork into our recently refurbished office, Chris led an art workshop for our children and young people - focusing on alternative arts, including graffiti in order to celebrate Care Day 2024.

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Feb 8 2024 12:00PM

FCA Midlands rated Outstanding from Ofsted

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FCA Midlands is celebrating after receiving an ‘Outstanding’ judgement in all areas following an official inspection from Ofsted.

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Feb 2 2024 12:00PM

FCA Cymru will become not-for-profit service

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FCA Cymru has always been a leader in providing quality care, support, and outcomes for young people in Wales. That’s why we’re embracing new legislation and will become a not-for-profit (NFP) provider to allow us to continue to support our foster parents and young people across Wales.

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Jan 17 2024 10:00AM

FCA South Western 2024 Away Day

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Naomi Pollard, the Registered Manager for FCA South Western, shares details about the recent away day she'd organised for her team members and plans for 2024.

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Jan 8 2024 10:00AM

Foster parent highlights need for more people from ethnic minorities to foster

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Claudia from FCA Thames Valley recently featured on BBC South's news programme in an interview highlighting the need for more people from ethnic minority backgrounds to foster and the importance of cultural matching.

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Dec 18 2023 10:00AM

Creating positive memories for children in foster care this Christmas

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Explore how to create positive memories for foster children this Christmas. Discover meaningful ways to make the holiday season special for them.

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Dec 5 2023 12:00PM

FCA Midlands: Uniting Hearts and Minds at the 2023 Regional Conference

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FCA Midlands recently showcased their commitment to bringing together its staff and foster parents at the second regional conference of 2023.

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Nov 27 2023 12:00PM

Christmas Cheer at FCA Midlands: Creating Magical Memories

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It's official Christmas has officially arrived at FCA Midlands.

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Nov 21 2023 12:00PM

The Big Sing Off 2023 travels 'Around the World' and raises money for charity

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Choirs composed of children, foster parents and staff from around the country came together to take part in a singing competition, as well as raising money for charity.

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Nov 13 2023 12:00PM

FCA Yorks and Lincs participation officer wins at National Children and Young People Awards

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Inspiring participation officer wins at National Children and Young People Awards

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Oct 19 2023 12:00PM

Inspiring participation officer shortlisted as a finalist at National Children and Young People Awards

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FCA Yorks and Lincs participation officer shortlisted as a finalist at National Children and Young People Awards

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Sep 29 2023 12:00PM

Young People Achievement Awards in FCA Midlands

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Our FCA Midlands team hosted its Children and Young People Awards with a big celebration of nearly 80 young people, foster families, and staff meeting up for a day of fun activities and recognition for all the amazing achievements of the young people in their care.

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Sep 4 2023 12:00PM

Foster Family Fun Day: Building Bonds and Having Fun at FCA

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FCA Thames Valley's recent Summer Fun Day brought together foster parents, staff, and children in a day filled with exciting activities and a strong commitment to family-centric support.

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Jun 22 2023 12:00PM

Young People Achievement Awards in Northern Ireland

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Our FCA Northern Ireland team hosted its Children and Young People Awards with a huge celebration of nearly 170 young people, foster families, and staff meeting up for a day of fun activities and recognition for all the amazing achievements of the young people in their care.

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May 15 2023 12:00PM

Celebrating Foster Care Fortnight 2023

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This week sees the annual return of Foster Care Fortnight, a campaign to raise the profile of fostering. This year's theme is Fostering Communities to celebrate the strength and resilience of fostering communities and all they do to ensure children are cared for and supported to thrive.

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Apr 13 2023 12:00PM

FCA Midlands Team Away Day

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This month, our Midlands fostering team came together at Edgbaston Community Centre for a team day of learning on how best they can support the young people in their care who are turning 18.

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Mar 29 2023 12:00PM

FCA Midlands March Foster Parent & Staff Forum

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The FCA Midlands team hosted a day of learning and reflection this month, with guest speaker, Jeremy Indika, delivering a talk on breaking down the stigmas of child abuse.

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Mar 20 2023 12:00PM

“Words are never enough. You are quite literally changing lives.”

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Care leaver praises foster mum 10 years after leaving her care

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Mar 16 2023 14:00PM

Spring Budget 2023 increases foster parent tax relief

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In the recent Spring Budget 2023 announcement, the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, shared significant changes to the foster parent tax relief system. Here is how these changes will affect foster parents.

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Dec 19 2022 12:00PM

FCA Thames Valley Rated Outstanding from Ofsted

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Foster Care Associates (FCA), Thames Valley region received top grades from Ofsted in its latest inspection – rated “Outstanding” in all areas.

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Sep 2 2022 12:00PM

FCA shortlisted for three awards at this year’s National Children and Young People Awards

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FCA Yorkshire and Lincolnshire are up for two of these prestigious awards, whilst FCA Midlands’ Children and Young People Support Service Manager, Joanne Edwards has been shortlisted for the Lifetime Achievement Award.

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Jul 8 2022 14:00PM

FCA has won Gold at The Drum Roses Awards

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FCA has won Gold at The Drum Roses Awards which aims to celebrate outstanding creative achievements outside of London.

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Jul 7 2022 12:00PM

Consider taking in an unaccompanied asylum seeking child

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Showing the healing impact that foster parents can have on these young people, might see more people come forward and want to make that difference.

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Jun 30 2022 12:00PM

Northern Ireland Foster Parents Recognised for their Excellence in Fostering

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FCA Northern Ireland's foster parents are recognised for their incredible work and dedication at the Fostering Network’s Foster Care Awards.

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Jun 14 2022 14:00PM

FCA South Western support charity Baby Basics

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FCA South Western hold their annual fundraiser to support charity Baby Basics.

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Jun 7 2022 12:00PM

FCA lands a place in the top three of a national video competition

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FCA has been selected as a finalist in a prestigious video production The Drum Roses Awards in one of the TV and cinema commercial categories.

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Oct 28 2021 12:00PM

FCA Yorkshire and Lincolnshire Crowned Twice at Children and Young People’s Awards

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FCA’s Participation Team won The Partnership Working Award whilst Participation Officer, Nazma Liaqat walked proudly away with The Support Worker Award at this year's National Children and Young People Awards.

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Sep 29 2021 12:00PM

Inspiring the Next Generation: FCA to Host Virtual Environmental Summit

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In partnership with Durham University, Foster Care Associates will be hosting its first virtual environmental summit to inspire and educate the children and young people across FCA about the growing effects of climate change.

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Aug 2 2021 12:00PM

Couple share their story to encourage more of the LGBTQIA+ community to consider fostering

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A Northern Ireland based couple are sharing their story to encourage more members of the LGBTQIA+ community to consider becoming a foster parent.

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Jul 29 2021 12:00PM

FCA North East Highly Commended at the National Children & Young People Awards

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Neil Morris, Operations Director at FCA, and his team in the North East region were Highly Commended at this week’s National Children and Young People Awards.

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Apr 23 2021 12:00PM

Foster Care Fortnight 2021

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FCA is once again excited to take part in this year’s Foster Care Fortnight – an annual nationwide campaign to raise the profile of fostering in the UK.

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Oct 7 2020 17:00PM

Our Response to COVID-19

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A message from our CEO, Jo August.

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Oct 7 2020 12:00PM

The winner of the FCA National photo competition is…

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This is the third year that the FCA National photography competition has taken place.

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Oct 7 2020 12:00PM

It’s official FCA is 25 years old

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Since 1994, we have evolved and grown to become one of the largest and most established fostering agencies in the UK.

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Oct 11 2019 12:00PM

Foster Care Associates raises money for Macmillan Cancer Support

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The FCA Northern Ireland team raised over £1,800 in aid of MacMillan Cancer Support.

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May 2 2019 12:00PM

Young person crowned winner of national photography competition

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A 12-year-old child from FCA Thames Valley was crowned the winner of the FCA National photography competition.

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Apr 4 2019 12:00PM

The mum who… this Mother’s Day with foster carer Fiona

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Fiona has fostered over 15 children with FCA, many of whom still consider her and her husband Paul to be part of their family.

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Mar 19 2019 12:00PM

FCA Yorkshire and Lincolnshire region is ‘Outstanding’. It’s official!

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Foster Care Associates (FCA), Yorkshire and Lincolnshire region receives top grades from Ofsted in its latest inspection - rated ‘Outstanding’ in all areas!

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Jan 7 2019 12:00PM

Foster children donate knitted blankets to Basement Project

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The FCA Midlands team set up a knitting club for its young people in the Midlands region, donating blankets for The Basement Project charity.

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Oct 25 2018 12:00PM

Fostering agency celebrates Foster Carer Appreciation Day

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Foster Care Associates (FCA) celebrates Foster Carer Appreciation Day to recognise the dedication and passion of their foster carers.

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May 23 2018 12:00PM

National singing competition champions winners in Blackpool

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‘Freedom’ choir, from Active Care Solutions (ACS), has won a national singing competition for foster children and their foster families at The Globe Theatre in Blackpool.

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May 21 2018 12:00PM

FCA Northern Ireland carers win prestigious award

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Two foster carers from FCA Northern Ireland, Daniel and Mary, have been named Foster Carers of Distinction 2018.

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May 16 2018 12:00PM

Holywell student captures nature with national photography accolade

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Tomos Jones, a 13-year old boy from Holywell, has been named the winner of a national photography competition launched by FCA.

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May 16 2017 12:00PM

Northern Irish choir wins national singing competition in Belfast

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Northern Ireland choir Emerald Melodies has won a nationwide singing competition for foster carers called the Big Sing Off held at The Titanic Centre in Belfast this weekend.

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