National Fostering Agency

14/05/2025

We asked Fiza to tell us about one of the most positive relationship she has experienced since becoming a foster carer. She shared a heartwarming story that involved not only the young baby she fostered but also the child's family:

"Fostering is a rewarding experience, building connections with children and families. Some people form lasting bonds with those they've fostered, while others find it challenging due to the temporary nature.

Fostering has changed my life completely Specially with this young new born baby, that came to live with us for almost 8 months .The amount of love and positivity she brought to us all has impacted us for ever, she will always be a part of us in our hearts and as her parents say 'We will always be her other family and I will always be her mama'.

Her family had so many fears and worries but with time they all faded away as we worked with them and supported the birth family in every way possible so she can go back and be with them in long term.

With so much love, care, dedication and support she grew into much confident and happy baby. From her parents to all professionals involved loved the way she was raised in our home by everyone.

We will miss her."

13/05/2025

Easter Fun Across NFA South West

During the Easter holidays, our foster families enjoyed some fantastic events across the South West!

In North Cornwall, children took part in a Charity Easter Egg Hunt at Trevathan Farm, helping raise over £1000 for Penhaligon’s Friends. In Andover, families came together for games, a picnic, and an egg hunt, with lots of laughs and chats.

North Devon had a brilliant turnout for a fun-packed day of bouncing, crafts and games. New young people were warmly welcomed and everyone got involved in planning summer activities. At another event, families enjoyed crafts, sweetie bingo, and a coordinate egg hunt – a big hit from last year.

Thank you to everyone who joined in and made it so special! 🐣💛

13/05/2025

If you would like to learn more about fostering with NFA Scotland, please see the message from our Registered Manager, Claire, in the images below.

12/05/2025

Today marks the start of the Fostering Networks' Foster Care Fortnight.

They will be celebrating the incredible impact of foster care whilst also raising awareness of the challenges foster carers face.

NFA Scotland will also be celebrating the power of relationships throughout our agency .... follow our page today for some fantastic celebrations to shout about !

🎉 Today’s the day! Foster Care Fortnight is officially here! 🎉

We're going to spend the next two weeks celebrating the incredible impact of foster care. We'll also be raising awareness of the challenges foster carers face, while campaigning for change in the sector.

We want to start by saying a big thank you to foster carers for everything you do. We really do appreciate the care, support and dedication you show every day to the children and young people in your care. 🙏

This year, we’re celebrating The Power of Relationships. 💛 Over the next two weeks, we’ll be sharing incredible stories that show just how important relationships are in the fostering community, so keep an eye on our social media.

✨ How can you get involved? ✨

- Talk about your powerful relationships by printing off our placard and sharing on social media
- Spend time with important people in your fostering community. You could go on a walk with other foster carers or read with the children in your care.

We're so excited to see how everyone celebrates The Power of Relationships!

Find more activity suggestions and resources here: https://bit.ly/3RE1mAB

12/05/2025

Foster Care Fortnight is here! ⭐🩷

From 12 to 25 May, we’re proud to stand with fostering communities across the UK in support of The Fostering Network’s annual campaign – this year celebrating The Power of Relationships.

At National Fostering Group, we know that meaningful relationships sit at the heart of every fostering experience. Whether it’s the trust between a foster carer and a young person, the encouragement from dedicated support teams, or the friendships that blossom in our wider community – these bonds help shape brighter futures.

Throughout the fortnight, we’ll be sharing stories and voices that show how connection, compassion, and care truly make a difference.

11/05/2025

Eid Celebrations with Fostering Solutions North West 🌙✨

We had a wonderful time marking Eid with our fostering community! Our team and families came together for a lovely meal, shared in joyful conversation, and enjoyed creative craft activities.

We were also thrilled to welcome a talented henna artist to our office adding an extra touch of celebration and colour to the day!

11/05/2025

Next week marks the start of Mental Health Awareness Week, and we are proud to stand alongside our fostering families in recognising the importance of mental wellbeing.

Every month, our agencies across the UK host support groups, family gatherings, wellbeing days and more to help promote and protect the mental health of those in our fostering community.

This week is a reminder to take time for your own mental health as well as supporting others. If you or someone you know is finding things difficult, www.mentalhealth.org.uk is a brilliant charity offering support to anyone who needs it.

10/05/2025

NFA North Easter Half Term Fun! 😄

This Easter half term, we brought the action to four different locations with our outdoor Laser Tag events and the children loved every minute of it!

Kitted out in army overalls and armed with laser guns, our young adventurers battled it out in the fresh air, building teamwork and having loads of fun.

We held events across West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, giving children in each area a chance to take part in this exciting experience.

09/05/2025

Good luck to our 6 young people taking part in the Fife kids pretty muddy this Sunday 11th May ❤️ hope they all have a brilliant time!

Between the 6 of them they have raised £400 so far 🎉 plus we have 3 more young people taking part in the Glasgow pretty muddy in June who have also raised £160 so far 🎉 huge well done to them all ❤️

Pretty Muddy® Kids is a fun-packed muddy obstacle course for children aged 6 to 12. Sign up today for the Fife Pretty Muddy Kids 2025!

08/05/2025

NFA London South had a fantastic time at their recent Easter celebration – and shared some amazing photos with us! 🐣📸

Foster carers, staff and children all came together to enjoy a fun-filled day, full of smiles, laughter and festive spirit. It was a wonderful way to connect, celebrate and make lasting memories as a fostering community.

08/05/2025

🌟 A Huge Well Done to Our Brave Foster Carers! 🌟

NFA Scotland foster carers Linda, Sharon and Jay have been recognised by the CHAS charity with certificates for their incredible bungee jump!

You were all so brave and managed to raise a fantastic amount of money for such an important cause. 🩷

A massive thank you to everyone who supported and sponsored them, your generosity means the world. 🥰

07/05/2025

🎧 We're taking a short break!

As we wrap up Season 3 of our Voices of Fostering podcast, we're taking a short break!

We'll be back with Season 4 during Foster Care Fortnight, and we can't wait to share more inspiring stories from our amazing fostering families. 🩷

Got a question you'd love us to answer on the podcast? Drop it in the comments below, we’d love to hear from you!

06/05/2025

🌳 A Day of Forest Fun with NFA South West! 🌳

We had such a lovely time enjoying a day packed with forest activities and games. From a treasure hunt and squirrel tag to making (and eating!) delicious pizzas, toasting marshmallows, crafting with clay, playing parachute games and creating beautiful leaf pictures, there was something for everyone to enjoy.

It was wonderful to see the children exploring the forest area, connecting with nature and each other. Their smiles said it all, but here’s what they had to say:

✨ “My favourite part was making a new friend” – S
✨ “My favourite part was squirrel tag” – T
✨ “My favourite part was everything” – S
✨ “My favourite part was everything” – N
✨ “My favourite part was the pizza”

A big thank you to everyone who joined us and made the day so special 🌿🍕

05/05/2025

Congratulations to Melanie a friend of our NFA South East Carer Recruitment Officer Hazel who completed her first London Marathon on Sunday.

Mel was raising money for the National Autistic Society a cause close to her heart and has also been spreading the word about fostering.

Despite the heat, Mel successfully collected her medal and found herself with a well-known face for company along the way.

Well done Mel we are proud of you!

05/05/2025

It’s Spring Bank Holiday Bingo! 🌼🌞

Tick off the ones you've done this weekend and share your score below

Bonus points if you tried something new, like learning about fostering. 🩷

01/05/2025

This lovely lady on the left is Lorraine , who recently passed Panel and became a Short Break Carer for NFAS 🥰
Her Assessor - SSW Fiona Stewart accompanied her on Panel day and we would like to welcome Lorraine to our team and wish her many happy times ahead! Congratulations Lorraine and enjoy! 😊😊😊

29/04/2025

What a wonderful morning our Glasgow Carers had, being pampered by Sarah from Temple Spa; it was bliss!

We were all relaxed and ready for another busy day ...the brunch also helped !!

Thank you, Sarah. x

24/04/2025

A massive well done to Linda, Sharon and Jay.

You were all so brave and managed to raise a fantastic amount of money for CHAS. 🥰

A massive thank you to everyone for sponsoring them. 🥰

24/04/2025

Some great support and information about 'making friends oiline@

Friend or foe? 🤔 Almost 1 in 5 children have chatted online with someone they've never met in real life 😟🌐 so it's vital trusted adults know the risks 🚩

This week’s guide helps parents and educators support children in forming safe, healthy connections in the digital world 🌐🛡️

Download here >> https://ow.ly/s6yr50VFxUh

23/04/2025

The Scottish Government Children's Social Work Statistics 2023-24 were published today, showing a 2% decrease in the number of children in care. Hear more about why it is important to take these numbers in context and to shift our focus from outcomes to the real experiences of children, young people, and families in this blog: https://thepromise.scot/news/can-statistics-tell-a-story

23/04/2025

NFA Scotland is attending a virtual careers event today to support employees affected by the closure of the local oil refinery.

We are enjoying speaking with potential foster carers about the great transferable skills they can bring to their new career in fostering.

If you would like to discuss what transferable skills you may have, please drop us a message today, and we will be in touch!

09/04/2025

09/04/2025

🔍 Search engines can be handy, but they can also expose children to harmful or misleading content. 🚫 Our latest guide – and the newest episode of our podcast 🎙️ – shares quick tips to help keep young users safe whilst browsing online.

Download here >> https://ow.ly/xgw850VwBig
Listen here >> https://ow.ly/Fp9t50VwG9s