Blog
Why not have a browse through the latest news from our FFC offices around the country and find out what has been going on at FFC in your area.
We followed 'The Yellow Brick Road'.
On Sunday 23rd December, foster carers, children and staff enjoyed their annual trip to the panto at The Sands Centre, Carlisle.
Christmas Lunch Cumbria Region
Carers and staff from our Cumbria Region enjoyed their Annual Christmas Lunch.
'Good' Result For FFC Yorkshire and East Midlands!
Staff in our Yorkshire and East Midlands region were celebrating recently after the latest Ofsted inspection judged the service to be 'Good' overall, and highlighted many areas of first class practice especially in terms of children's wellbeing and support for foster carers and families.
ConGRADulations to one of our young people!!
A lovely note to one of our carers from a young person she cares for. Our carers recently attended her graduation and have sent the lovely picture and note below. #fosteringchangeslives
Day out at Cleethropes!
Fostercare families from our Yorkshire offices joined us for a fantastic day on the beach at Cleethorpes during the summer holidays.
Day out at Normanby Hall
This weeks activity for the Yorkshire office was heading to one of the regions top visitor attractions Normanby Hall, this day was supported by the use of the Max card!
Let Loose!
With the use of our 'Max Cards' the foster carers and children from the Yorkshire region were able to enjoy a discounted day of fun at 'Let Loose'!
Picnic in the Park
With an activity planned every week for our foster cares and children throughout the summer holidays, the turnout for the ‘Picnic in the park’ was yet again fantastic.
FFC Summer BBQ 2018
It’s that time of year again and the return of the FFC Summer BBQ, but this time at our new Top Barn offices. As the weather was on our side this year, it was another fantastic day for the children, carers and staff with fun filled activities and delicious food.
Sea Shepherd UK Beach Clean
Cadbury World Trip
This was a fun-filled family event which brought people together and enabled them to share a day out… and of course a lot of chocolate. It was thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended.
No Turkeys But Plenty of Fun!
Our foster carers and children from the Cumbria office had a fab afternoon ten-pin bowling at AMF Bowling in Carlisle during half term - nobody had a turkey but everyone had lots of fun!
A-Maize-Maze-ing Day Out
Foster families from our Cumbria office entered the Star Wars themed maize maze at Lakeland Maze Farm Park on 15th August this summer… And eventually everyone made it out again too (phew!)
Summer Camp 2017 Video
Horse Riding at Cobbles Academy
The summer holiday activities for our children in Worcester and Dudley with a horse riding lesson at Cobbles Academy in Dudley.
Doncaster Office Family Day Out
Foster families from our Doncaster office joined us for a day of fun and antics at the wildlife park during the summer holidays.
Summer BBQ 2017
There was a fantastic turn out for our Summer BBQ at Beech Bank again this year, and even the sun made a welcome appearance just in time to ensure the children could really make the most of all the fun outdoor activities lined up for them.
Foster Families Try Their Feet at Footgolf!
For our latest summer adventure, foster families from FFC Dudley and Worcester tried their hands - well, their feet actually - at a spot of Footgolf. (Yes, it is actually a thing!)
Let The Summer Fun Begin!
In the first event of an action packed summer activity line-up, children from our Worcester and Dudley offices visited Blackwell Adventure Centre for some good old-fashioned outdoor fun.
Snap Chat a Real Concern
It’s not the first time the SnapChat instant messaging app has hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons, but its latest feature upgrade Snap Maps is giving foster carers and anyone involved in safeguarding vulnerable children extreme cause for concern.