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Are you ready to discover some great locations for a family day out? Check out our list below to discover a whole host of things to do with your foster children during the school holidays!   How to keep your kids active and entertained during the school summer holidays If you’re looking for things to do … Top 7 Family-Friendly Parks in the Midlands for a Perfect Day Out

Meet Sarah, a single foster mum in the West Midlands. Sarah has been fostering with Clifford House for four years. Her three children, aged 5, 16 and 18, are growing up in a home which fosters and find it to be a rewarding, exciting, and sometimes challenging experience.   Sarah proudly shares how fostering has enriched … The Power of Fostering as a Family

“Fostering is the most rewarding thing I’ve ever done. To know that you are going to impact somebody’s life for the better is one of the greatest gifts any job can give you.”  -Phil Walters  Meet Phil Meet Phil, an exemplary foster parent here at Clifford House. Phil and his wife Leanne are experienced foster … Celebrating Father’s Day Together as a Fostering Family

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™️.  Meet ‘Filby The Fire Dragon’. This story is about Filby’s journey towards finding his identity and confidence as a fire-breathing dragon. It is also about … Introducing Filby The Fire Dragon…

Here at Clifford House, we’re proud to support our dedicated community of foster parents and their families. We understand how important it is for our foster parents to feel supported through every aspect of their journey with us. We do this by offering top-quality training, building relationships within our local community and by supporting our … How we’re investing in the future of our foster parents at Clifford House

Ready for Mother’s Day this year, we chatted to Jenny about what it’s like to be a foster mum on a day where everyone is celebrating the mothers and grandmothers in their lives. Meet Jenny 59-year-old Jenny has been fostering for more than 24 years and has fostered an applaudable 61 children. She is currently … “The word ‘mother’ can be quite an upsetting word to some children so we have to be respectful”

As January approaches, people around the county begin to make resolutions of what they want to achieve in the new year. These resolutions may include taking a family holiday or moving house. However, one resolution you should consider is starting your fostering journey. Whether you’re in a committed relationship, a single household, an empty nester, … 6 Reasons to Start Your Fostering Journey in 2024

The Christmas holidays are fast approaching, and for many, it is a time of excitement, good cheer and fabulous memories, but for a new fostering family, it may not be so cut and dry. While the holidays can still be wonderful, there are some caveats to be mindful of now that you have a new … Celebrating Christmas as a New Fostering Family 

Of the many things we are most proud of in the West Midlands, it would be our strong focus on family life and all that it entails. You can see this every year at Christmas with so many warm and inviting family activities, especially in counties like Warwickshire. Again, this year, you will find many … Things to Do This Christmas with Your Family in Warwickshire

Halloween is a time of year the kids can really get into. If you are fostering in the Worcestershire area and are looking for some fun things to do with your foster kids, there are plenty of things on offer. Enjoying occasions like Halloween can be a great way to bond with your foster children … Halloween Activities for Foster Children in Worcestershire

For anyone considering starting a career as a foster parent, this guide is for you. There are many benefits for your family unit when you decide to welcome a foster child into your home. It is a thoroughly rewarding journey that has positives for the whole family unit. While you are becoming established as a … Benefits of Fostering to Your Family

The first day of school can be scary for both the child and their parents, especially if you have a foster child. Every foster parent wants their child to have the best experience possible on their first day so they can feel fulfilled and integrated into their new community, and it’s possible if you prepare … How to Prepare Your Foster Child for the First Day of School