FCA RSS Feed http://www.thefca.co.uk Copyright Foster Care AssociatesFCA is set to fly the flag for Foster Care Fortnight 2010 with the launch of a national Cycling Challenge in aid of the charity ‘For Our Children'http://www.thefca.co.uk/news/137/Cycle_Challenge_announced_for_Foster_Care_Fortnight_2010Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +00002010’s Lesbian Gay Bisexual Trans (LGBT)http://www.thefca.co.uk/news/130/New_law_in_Scotland_allows_same_sex_foster_carersMon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000Buckfastleigh Conference Centre will host the South West FCA foster carers Conference on 20th May 2010.http://www.thefca.co.uk/news/132/Date_Confirmed_for_FCA_South_West_Carers_ConferenceThu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000FCA North East has agreed a sponsorship deal with the Newcastle Eagles basketball team.http://www.thefca.co.uk/news/133/FCA_North_East_to_sponsor_the_EaglesThu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000England and Tottenham Hotspur striker, Jermain Defoe has graciously donated the shirt he wore in the England Vs Holland friendly match last year to FCA Cymru.http://www.thefca.co.uk/news/124/Defoe_shirt_hopes_to_raise_fundsWed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000FCA Northern Ireland needs more Solo Placement carers.http://www.thefca.co.uk/news/122/Extra_push_for_Solo_Carers_in_Northern_IrelandWed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000England and Tottenham Hotspur striker, Jermain Defoe has graciously donated the shirt he wore in the England Vs Holland friendly match last year to FCA Cymru.http://www.thefca.co.uk/news/123/Defoe_shirt_hopes_to_raise_fundsWed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000FCA Eastern is currently sponsoring a local football teamhttp://www.thefca.co.uk/news/125/FCA_Eastern_encourages_local_sportWed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000FCA North West has donated a generous £300 to the Disasters Emergency Committeehttp://www.thefca.co.uk/news/126/FCA_North_West_donates_to_Haiti_Relief_AppealWed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000After 10 months of planning, the FCA Yorks & Lincs Carer Conference finally took place on 26th and 27th January 2010, and proved to be well worth the wait! http://www.thefca.co.uk/news/127/FCA_Yorks__Lincs_Carer_Conference_a_great_successWed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000England and Spurs striker, Jermain Defoe is putting his muscle behind an initiative which recognises the sporting achievements of foster children.http://www.thefca.co.uk/news/128/Chester_Auction_House_Puts_Jermain_Defoe_Shirt_Under_The_HammerWed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000England and Spurs striker, Jermain Defoe is putting his muscle behind an initiative which recognises the sporting achievements of foster childrenhttp://www.thefca.co.uk/news/129/Chester_Auction_House_Puts_Jermain_Defoe_Shirt_Under_The_HammerWed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000FCA Midlands is launching a campaign to recruit more foster carers in the Birmingham area for short break placements. http://www.thefca.co.uk/news/118/Addressing_the_shortage_of_short_break_carers_in_BirminghamTue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000FCA South is launching a campaign to recruit more foster carers in the South region for Parent & Child placements.http://www.thefca.co.uk/news/119/Addressing_the_shortage_of_Parent__Child_carers_in_the_South_regionTue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000FCA Thames Valley is launching a campaign to recruit more foster carers in the Thames Valley region for Parent & Child placements.http://www.thefca.co.uk/news/120/Addressing_the_shortage_of_Parent__Child_carers_in_the_Thames_Valley_regionTue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000FCA London & Kent is launching a campaign to recruit more foster carers in the Croydon area.http://www.thefca.co.uk/news/121/Addressing_the_need_for_Sanctuary_Seeking_carers_in_CroydonTue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000FCA Gloucester has raised a generous £145.80 for the Help for Heroes campaign.http://www.thefca.co.uk/news/114/FCA_Western_raises_money_for_the_39Help_for_Heroes39_campaignMon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000Foster children from across the country celebrated their creative talents with the launch of a new poetry book.http://www.thefca.co.uk/news/112/Foster_Children_Launch_New_Poetry_BookMon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000Providing quality foster care for disabled children is an area of expertise which Foster Care Associates (FCA) North Wales is more than qualified to support. http://www.thefca.co.uk/news/107/Whatever_It_TakesFri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0000With the national shortage of foster carers currently 10,000*, FCA is encouraging job seekers to consider the benefits of taking up the challenging yet hugely rewarding role of fostering. http://www.thefca.co.uk/news/98/Fostering__A_Rewarding_RoleFri, 08 May 2009 00:00:00 +0000A husband and wife team from Anglesey have been recognised for their unswerving contribution to fostering, having notched up 10 years long service with Foster Care Associates (FCA) North Wales.http://www.thefca.co.uk/news/97/Local_Foster_Carers_Receive_Long_Service_AwardMon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000A husband and wife team from Connahs Quay have been recognised for their unswerving contribution to fostering having notched up five years long service with Foster Care Associates (FCA) North Wales.http://www.thefca.co.uk/news/96/Local_Foster_Carers_Receive_Long_Service_AwardThu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000The National Contract for Placement of Children with Independent Fostering Agencies was launched at this year's National Commissioning Conferencehttp://www.thefca.co.uk/news/81/National_Fostering_Contract_LaunchedMon, 20 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000A County Durham foster carer has extended his caring skills by providing foster homes for ex-battery hens.http://www.thefca.co.uk/news/80/Foster_Carer_Takes_Hens_Under_His_WingFri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0000A sponsorship programme by Foster Care Associates (FCA) Cymru will help put the wheels in motion to support a youth initiative upgrading orphanages in Bulgaria.http://www.thefca.co.uk/news/76/Youth_Project_Off_To_A_Flying_StartWed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000Talented foster children from Essex have got together to launch an exhibition of artwork highlighting their inner thoughts and feelings through creative expression.http://www.thefca.co.uk/news/77/Talented_Foster_Children_Launch_Artwork_ExhibitionWed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000A youngster from Caernarfon has proved she is handy with a paint brush after scooping top prize in a competition organised by Foster Care Associates (FCA) Cymru.http://www.thefca.co.uk/news/75/Handy_Artwork_Wins_Llio_Top_PrizeTue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000Leading foster care agency, Foster Care Associates (FCA) North East has gained the Investing In Children (IIC) award, for the fourth year in succession.http://www.thefca.co.uk/news/74/Foster_Care_Agency_Gains_Leading_Children_Award__FCA_Fostering_NewsFri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000The creative talents of Ellen Roberts (9) from Old Colwyn have won her the top prize in a colouring competition organised by leading foster care agency, Foster Care Associates (FCA) Cymru.http://www.thefca.co.uk/news/72/Ellen_Paints_Top_Prize__FCA_Fostering_NewsThu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000Plucky staff from Foster Care Associates (FCA) North Wales scaled new heights to raise awareness of fostering during Foster Care Fortnight (May 12 – 25). Emma Davies, PR and marketing manager together with fellow colleague, Jane Brotherton, abseiled off Conwy Mountain complete with a banner promoting the dedicated web address for new foster carers, www.iwanttofoster.comhttp://www.thefca.co.uk/news/62/Foster_Carers__High_On_The_Agenda__FCA_Fostering_NewsSun, 25 May 2008 00:00:00 +0000Foster Care Associates (FCA) North East has boosted a local school’s resources by sponsoring a collection of first aid books created by The Children’s Safety Education Foundation. A presentation took place at Bridgewater School in Newcastle where FCA North East’s director Michael Austin presented the educational resources to teacher Tracey Phillipson. http://www.thefca.co.uk/news/63/Top_Marks_For_Sponsorship__FCA_Fostering_NewsWed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 +0000Afshan Ahmad from Bromsgrove who works for the UK’s leading independent foster care agency, Foster Care Associates (FCA) was celebrating last night (May 20) when she was announced a winner in the Asian Women of Achievement Awards. The event which took place at the London Hilton, Park Lane, included a shortlist of 44 candidates deemed ‘the best yet’ by the Awards’ sponsors Lloyds TSB. http://www.thefca.co.uk/news/68/Foster_Care_Pioneer_Recognised_At_Asian_Women_Of_Achievement_Awards__FCA_NewsWed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 +0000Foster Care Associates (FCA) North East put the wheels in motion this week (w/c May 19) with a major sponsorship programme to support the Richmond Area Motorcycle Project (RAMP). FCA presented RAMP with a cash boost to enable the youth project to purchase equipment, including boots and gloves.http://www.thefca.co.uk/news/65/FCA_In_Gear_For_Sponsorship__FCA_Fostering_NewsMon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 +0000With the UK shortfall of foster carers around 5,000*, one leading independent fostering agency moved up a gear during Foster Care Fortnight (May 12 -25) with the launch its latest initiative to help address this national dilemma.http://www.thefca.co.uk/news/64/Recruitment_Drive_Gears_Up_During_Foster_Care_Fortnight__FCA_NewsFri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 +0000During this year’s Foster Care Fortnight (May 12 – 25) the UK’s leading independent foster care agency has joined forces with Tesco in Chesterfield to set out its stall and boost the profile of fostering. Under the theme ‘Shopping for Quality’ Foster Care Associates (FCA) has mounted a campaign to attract new carers who believe they have what it takes to become a foster carer. With the huge shortfall of carers currently around 5000* in the UK, FCA is hoping its joint initiative with Tesco will provide the platform to raise awareness of this dilemma. http://www.thefca.co.uk/news/67/Shopping_For_Quality__FCA_Fostering_NewsThu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 +0000To celebrate the first day of Foster Care Fortnight, foster children and carers from Foster Care Associates (FCA) will be enjoying a morning of tree planting at the Memorial Woodlands woodland cemetery in Thornbury, on 12th May. The theme of the occasion, “foster a tree, foster the future” likens foster children to tree saplings; both requiring nurture and care to grow strong. The Foster Care Fortnight campaign is an annual campaign which aims to recruit more people into foster caring.http://www.thefca.co.uk/news/66/Children_Plant_Trees_For_Foster_Care_Fortnight__FCA_Fostering_NewsWed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0000Sutton Coldfield Rugby Football Club (SCRFC) kicked off its 2008 Ireland tour by securing much needed sponsorship from Foster Care Associates (FCA) Midland region. Sporting the distinct FCA emblazoned strip, the first XI team toured Ireland throughout March this year, taking part in a series of matches with fellow rugby enthusiasts.http://www.thefca.co.uk/news/52/FCA_Great_Sports__Fostering_NewsTue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0000Being a male foster carer can often bring with it a unique set of challenges but Dave King (51), from Bolton Le Sands in Lancashire, is an inspiration to anyone who is thinking about fostering. Working with the UK’s leading independent fostering organisation, Foster Care Associates (FCA), Dave is a primary carer responsible for looking after some of societies most troubled youngsters.http://www.thefca.co.uk/news/47/Inspired_Foster_Care__FCA_Fostering_NewsTue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0000Foster families from Newcastle had pots of fun when they took part in a fund raising tea party in aid of The Eve Appeal (TEA) – a gynaecological cancer research charity. The themed event which was organised by Foster Care Associates (FCA) North East raised over £200 to help swell funds for the leading charity during Ovarian Cancer Awareness month (March 2008).http://www.thefca.co.uk/news/53/Foster_Carers_Have_Pots_Of_Fun_At_Charity_Tea__FCA_Fostering_NewsWed, 26 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000The UK’s leading independent fostering agency has been ranked among the top 100 UK best companies to work for. Foster Care Associates (FCA) with head offices in Bromsgrove has been listed in this year’s Sunday Times Top 100 Companies for its outstanding workplaces and investment in people as well as gaining 2008 Best Companies accreditation.http://www.thefca.co.uk/news/49/Fostering_Agency_Ranked_Top_100_UK_Company__FCA_NewsThu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000Foster children from inner city Birmingham visited Treberfedd Farm in Lampeter, West Wales last month, to take part in an education project designed to highlight the benefits of organic farming, in line with the Government agenda – Every Child Matters. Entitled “The Organics of Farming” the project which was organised in conjunction with Foster Care Associates (FCA), provided a hands on approach to organic food production from feeding and rearing of cattle, sheep and pigs to growing and harvesting of crops.http://www.thefca.co.uk/news/50/Farm_Project_For_Foster_Children__FCA_Fostering_NewsWed, 05 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000Minister for Children and Early Years, Adam Ingram supported the provision of fostering services in Scotland this week (March 4) when he attended the launch of an expansion programme by Foster Care Associates (FCA). Part of its fifth anniversary celebrations, FCA Scotland celebrated the launch of its latest office opening on Buchanan Business Park, Stepps, Glasgow with attendance from the Minister who performed an official opening ceremony.http://www.thefca.co.uk/news/51/Minister_Supports_Work_Of_Fostering_Agency__FCA_NewsWed, 05 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000Six years ago Barbara Rimmer, from Northwich, would have found herself in the class room at a local primary school volunteering her services to help support children with special needs. Today, she has carved out a career as a full time foster carer and juggles a busy lifestyle, centred on looking after some of societies most troubled foster children.http://www.thefca.co.uk/news/43/Fostering_Is_A_Family_Way_Of_Life__FCA_NewsWed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0000A leading foster care agency with regional headquarters in Bristol has received national recognition for its ‘outstanding’ standards in practice. Foster Care Associates (FCA) Western region was inspected and judged by Ofsted. The inspector found that the service provision delivered by the agency was of exceptionally high quality. This statutory inspection included all National Minimum Standards across six key areas of operation.http://www.thefca.co.uk/news/45/Local_Foster_Care_Agency_Receives_Outstanding_Recognition_From_Ofsted__FCA_NewsThu, 07 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0000A Redditch woman has scooped a top student award following her outstanding examination success in the field of human resources. Leah Bugg (27) from Abbeydale attended the North East Worcestershire College as part of her career development with leading fostering agency, Foster Care Associates (FCA). She was awarded the coveted Student of the Year title for her management research report.http://www.thefca.co.uk/news/60/Redditch_Woman_Scoops_Top_Student_Award__FCA_Fostering_NewsThu, 13 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0000For the second year in succession, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is staging its national Life Story Work conference aimed at developing skills of social care practitioners working with looked after and adopted children. Entitled ‘Roots and Branches’, this year’s FCA Conference will be staged on October 4, at Reading Town Hall and on October 16, at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. The day will consist of keynote speakers and workshops covering the history and development of life story work as well as exploring issues from carer and looked after child perspectives.http://www.thefca.co.uk/news/69/Life_Story_Work_Conference_2007__FCA_Fostering_NewsMon, 03 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0000Nottingham University played host to Foster Care Associates (FCA) 2007 football tournament this month with foster children from across the UK and Ireland taking part in the sporting challenge. Making a guest appearance, pop artist Kelly Young from Liberty X kicked off proceedings as the two-day event got underway at Highfields sports ground in Nottingham. Following a series of regional qualifying heats, 36 teams competed for victory in the grand final held on Sunday, August 19.http://www.thefca.co.uk/news/58/Foster_Children_Onside_With_FCA__Fostering_NewsTue, 28 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0000High fashion was the order of the day when foster children from North Wales made a statement with their version of haute couture, supported by leading foster care agency, Foster Care Associates (FCA). Using only bin bags and packaging, the young people created a collection of alternative fashion garments, to mark the success of the campaign ‘This is NOT a Suitcase’, launched in Wales during National Care Leavers’ Week in October 2006.http://www.thefca.co.uk/news/57/Fashion_Show_Makes_A_Statement__FCA_Fostering_NewsWed, 11 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0000Responding to the Government’s white paper: Care Matters: Time for Change, Foster Care Associates (FCA) has launched a new training initiative to support schools throughout England and Wales who are working with looked after children and vulnerable young people.http://www.thefca.co.uk/news/56/Attachment_Training_Programme_For_Schools__FCA_Fostering_NewsTue, 26 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0000Anyone who is interested in being a foster carer would do well to consider the options available from Foster Care Associates (FCA) Cymru region. As the UK’s leading independent foster care agency, FCA prides itself on providing quality care for looked after children and young people who sometimes display challenging behaviour. As such, the organisation provides a truly first class support service to meet the needs of all its foster carers who play a vital role in the social and academic development of these youngsters.http://www.thefca.co.uk/news/55/Support_For_Carers__FCA_Fostering_NewsFri, 23 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0000Artwork from children and young people in care will be showcased at an art exhibition to be launched at the Billericay Library on February 1, 2007. Under the theme ‘emotions and feelings’ the exhibition will include poetry, artwork and ceramics created by foster children. The exhibition which will run throughout February aims to highlight the plight of the children and demonstrate the many emotions and inner feelings they have experienced.http://www.thefca.co.uk/news/48/Foster_Children_Create_Art_Exhibition__FCA_Fostering_NewsTue, 30 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0000Foster Care Associates (FCA) is hoping to shape the future of fostering on an international scale when it attends the 2007 International Foster Care Organisation conference. By sharing good practice, FCA aims to explore the innovative life story work it continues to pioneer within the fostering sector as well as examine the positive outcomes it achieves through its unique ‘team parenting’ approach in support of carers and looked after children and young people.http://www.thefca.co.uk/news/70/FCA_Shaping_The_Future_Of_Fostering__Foster_Care_NewsMon, 22 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0000