Fostering News

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 people around the Worcestershire area who are facing homelessness. Staff and carers, who provide suitable families for looked after children, filled boxes with tins and … Food Bank Appeal Success

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 children and young people to practice the skills they have been learning at school. No one wants to do extra homework, but when learning is … How You Can Encourage Learning Over Christmas

Christmas is a magical time of year for children, but it can be difficult for many young people in foster care, as the memories and emotions of the past come flooding back. As the festive season approaches, we ask some of our Foster Carers for their tips on how to bring back the joy and … 6 Ways to Make a Foster Child Feel Special at Christmas

Does your foster child sometimes struggle to regulate their emotions? Do not worry, you’re not alone. Many of the children and young people coming into care suffer from severe emotional delays, often due to their past experience of neglect and abuse. Sadly, it’s not uncommon for a looked after child to not be reaching the … How You Can Help Your Child Deal with Their Frustrations and Anger

Last week our Bromsgrove office held a week of fundraising fun to raise money for Children in Need. All keeping in theme with Children in need, the team came up with colours and patterns they could wear each day to raise money for the incredible cause. On Monday the team wore hats, Tuesday was odd … Children in Need 2018

Bullying can cause many young people to feel isolated, worthless and insecure. Over time, repeated bullying may also cause a child some serious, lasting issues, as their confidence and self-esteem diminishes. The Anti-Bullying Alliance have launched their annual Anti-Bullying Week campaign this week and this year’s theme is to choose respect over bullying. The theme … Anti-Bullying Week 2018: Choose Respect

This month marks the celebration of Sons and Daughters month – an annual campaign launched by the Fostering Network to celebrate the vital contribution that the children of foster carers make to foster care. Jennifer, one of our fabulous foster carers, talks to us about the positive change that fostering has had on her birth daughters’ childhood … Sons and Daughters Month – Jennifer and Simeon’s Story

We celebrated our 25th birthday with a party to thank our carers for their continued dedication to changing and improving the lives of children separated from their birth families.   The celebration took place last month at Hogarths Stone Manor, Kidderminster, with carers also receiving long service awards. Carers were awarded for being with Clifford House Fostering from … Clifford House Turns 25!

We received some fantastic entries for our Children’s Chocolate Hamper Competition! Thank you to all of you who took part. Our winner was Corey, aged 6, who drew this cute reindeer. Well done! We had so many brilliant entries, but have chosen three runners up to share with you all:

My husband and I decided to become foster carers as we had enough room in our home and in our hearts to help a young person. We don’t have children of our own but this has never been an issue. When a child is placed with us we ensure they become ‘part of the family’ … Foster Carer Spotlight – Sarah and Antony’s Story

Can you believe November has been and gone already? Now, grab yourself a cuppa’ and treat yourself to a read of our top November articles and blog posts – everything from fostering, recipes, parenting and top-tips! Unconditional Love | The Fostering Network  11 Cold Weather Activities for Children That Are Practically Free | Huffington Post … Top Picks | Articles on Fostering and Parenting

Clifford House enjoyed a fun day out during the half term, in recognition of Sons and Daughters month. The fostering team, and all our children, had a great day out at Webbs to do some pumpkin carving, and take part in other fun Halloween activities. Everyone had a spooktacular time!