A lot of work goes on behind the scenes here at Freedom Fostering, and over the summer has been no exception! Here’s our Freedom Fostering update:

Thursday 16th August 2018

We held a Madhatters tea party at Freedom Fostering HQ which was a huge success, thank you to everyone who attended!

Summer Raffle

Raffle tickets were drawn on Monday 03rd September 2018.  Thank you to all the relevant organisations for their donations. Our grand total raised was £80.00.
– West Midlands Safari Park Tickets
– Dudley Zoo Tickets
– MOT Gift Certificate
– Avon Hamper
– Tobogganing Snowdome Tickets
– Dunstall Race Course Tickets
– Signed Wolverhampton Football Players Picture.

Thursday 20th September 2018

Social Worker Jade went to Life Story Training in London.

Tuesday 25th to Wednesday 26th September 2018

Social Workers Kristen, Jo & Jade went to Community Care Live London.

Thursday 27th September 2018

We had a busy day:

– Jade and Jo hosted an Awareness Day stand at ASDA Wolverhampton.

– We hosted our monthly Foster Carer Training, the topic was Mental Health and raising awareness.

– Angela from YMCA came into the office at the end of the training event on Thursday 27th September to meet, and talk to carers that wanted to know about the Headstart Project which provides support with emotional wellbeing and resilience for 10-16 year olds and their parents/carers.  Grab a leaflet from the Social Work room.
(YMCA are working in the community in area B (Springfield, Heath Town, Park Village, Old Heath and Eastfield) and area D (All Saints, Blakenhall, Parkfields and Ettingshall).  They provide free activities after school for 10-16 year olds and daytime sessions for parents of 10-16 year olds).

September 2018 Achievers of the Month

Thank you to The Alex Timpson Trust for funding this project.
– One achiever for settling well into their new school and making lots of new friends.
– One achiever for completing their homework after school and improved self-care skills.

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