Achieving for Children

Achieving for Children We are a social enterprise company owned by Kingston, Richmond and Windsor & Maidenhead councils

It’s Children of Foster Carers' Week! 💛This week we celebrate the often-unsung heroes of fostering: the children of fost...
13/10/2025

It’s Children of Foster Carers' Week! 💛

This week we celebrate the often-unsung heroes of fostering: the children of foster carers. They share their homes, their families, and their hearts with the children who come into care - offering friendship, stability, and understanding in ways no one else can.

During Children of Foster Carers' Week (13 to 19 October), we’re shining a spotlight on these incredible young people who give so much - often without expecting anything in return.

Explore how you can support them:

- Send a thank-you note
- Create artwork or certificates
- Organise meet-ups or activities
- Share their stories (with consent)

Learn more at The Fostering Network's campaign page 👇https://www.thefosteringnetwork.org.uk/about-fostering/for-fostering-services/recruitment-and-retention/children-of-foster-carers-month/

Today marks the launch of ‘The Run’ - a powerful new fostering film produced by a growing partnership of councils and ch...
09/10/2025

Today marks the launch of ‘The Run’ - a powerful new fostering film produced by a growing partnership of councils and children’s trusts, to promote local authority fostering. 🎥

‘The Run’ focuses on Tom, an 11-year-old boy, contrasting his need to run - away from danger, a chaotic home life, to get to school in time for breakfast club because he’s hungry - with running as a sport.

Despite the disadvantages Tom faces before being fostered, including not even having PE kit for school, he excels at running. The film culminates with Tom participating in an athletics tournament, running in a stadium, with the support of his new foster family. It’s Tom’s chance to shine, and the film explores whether he can win the race - both on the track and in his life. 💗

You can watch the full film here: https://vimeo.com/1125811355?fl=pl&fe=sh

Read the full press release here: https://www.achievingforchildren.org.uk/blog_articles/5348-tom-s-race-with-new-foster-carers

Fostering directly with your council through Achieving for Children means you can support your local community by working with a fostering service that is dedicated to supporting local children and young people who need a nurturing and safe fostering home. 🏡

Foster for your local authority. Find out how ⬇️
https://www.achievingforchildren.org.uk/pages/fostering/about-fostering-general

Fostering South East London Borough of Richmond upon Thames Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead Kingston upon Thames

07/10/2025

When a family fosters, everyone plays a part — and the children of foster carers show incredible kindness, patience, and understanding. They share their homes, and their parents, making a huge difference in the lives of children who need care.

To all the children of foster carers — thank you for the love, support, and friendship you give. You are truly superheroes in your own right!

Could your family foster?
Enquire online at lafosteringse.org.uk



🔗 Achieving for Children | Bracknell Forest Fostering | Brighter Futures for Children | Fostering Service - Hampshire County Council | Isle of Wight Fostering | Kent Fostering and Supported Homes | Medway Council Fostering | MKCCFostering | Fostering in Oxfordshire | Foster Portsmouth | | Southampton City Council Fostering Service | Surrey County Council Fostering Service | West Berkshire Fostering | Wokingham Fostering

07/10/2025

Young people listen up! 👇

You have the chance to see what it's like inside the council and have your say!

Email molly.bowyer@achievingforchildren.org.uk or scan the QR code to apply.

RBWM
Achieving for Children

03/10/2025

✨ This Black History Month, we stand firm with power and pride. ✨
Every child deserves to see themselves represented, celebrated, and supported. That’s why we’re looking for foster carers from all walks of life and backgrounds, to give children the strong foundations they need to thrive. 💛

Bracknell Forest Fostering Medway Council Fostering MKCCFostering Foster With Slough Surrey County Council Fostering Service West Berkshire Council Brighter Futures for Children Isle of Wight Fostering Foster Portsmouth Southampton City Council Fostering Service Fostering Service - Hampshire County Council Kent Fostering and Supported Homes Achieving for Children Fostering in Oxfordshire Wokingham Fostering

An empty bedroom can become a place of healing, growth, and second chances.Fostering is more than opening your home - it...
01/10/2025

An empty bedroom can become a place of healing, growth, and second chances.

Fostering is more than opening your home - it’s opening your heart to a child who needs it most. With full support from AfC Fostering, you won’t do it alone.💗

Read S’s story to see how a spare room became a safe haven ⬇️
https://www.achievingforchildren.org.uk/pages/fostering/fostering-news-and-events/fostering-carers-stories

Ready to make a difference? Contact us today
https://www.achievingforchildren.org.uk/pages/fostering/contact-fostering

Fostering South East

29/09/2025

Did you know? On 31 March 2024, there were 43,405 fostering households in England, caring for over 65,000 children who might otherwise not have had a safe place to call home (Ofsted, 2024).

Despite a growing number of carers joining our fostering community, there is still a shortage across the country.

Could you be someone's hero?
Your local authority is recruiting!
Apply to foster at lafosteringse.org.uk



🔗 Achieving for Children | Bracknell Forest Fostering | Brighter Futures for Children | Fostering Service - Hampshire County Council | Isle of Wight Fostering | Kent Fostering and Supported Homes | Medway Council Fostering | MKCCFostering | Fostering in Oxfordshire | Foster Portsmouth | Slough Children First | Southampton City Council Fostering Service | Surrey County Council Fostering Service | West Berkshire Fostering | Wokingham Fostering

Empty nest? Full heart? Consider opening your home again by becoming a foster carer. 🏠The kids are grown, the house is q...
26/09/2025

Empty nest? Full heart? Consider opening your home again by becoming a foster carer. 🏠

The kids are grown, the house is quiet and maybe you’re missing the buzz of a full home.

If your children have flown the nest, you already know the journey of parenting inside and out. That experience is invaluable - and you can use it to change a child’s life. 💛

Read how fostering gave S a renewed sense of purpose ⬇️
https://www.achievingforchildren.org.uk/pages/fostering/fostering-news-and-events/fostering-carers-stories

Fostering South East

26/09/2025

There’s no such thing as a perfect foster carer!

You don’t need to have all the answers or fit a certain image – children need real people who can listen, care, and be there when it matters most.

Your background and life experiences can make you relatable and help children feel understood.

Look in the mirror – that’s where you’ll find the hero a child needs.

Find out more about becoming a foster carer today.
Visit lafosteringse.org.uk



🔗 Achieving for Children | Bracknell Forest Fostering | Brighter Futures for Children | Fostering Service - Hampshire County Council | Isle of Wight Fostering | Kent Fostering and Supported Homes | Medway Council Fostering | MKCCFostering | Fostering in Oxfordshire | Foster Portsmouth | Slough Children First | Southampton City Council Fostering Service | Surrey County Council Fostering Service | West Berkshire Fostering | Wokingham Fostering

23/09/2025

Fostering isn’t always easy. It takes bravery to open your heart, knowing that building attachments can also mean facing goodbyes.

But within those challenges lies something extraordinary – the chance to make a real difference in a child’s life. Even when the time together is short, the impact of a foster carer’s support and kindness can last a lifetime.

Fostering takes strength and patience, but it brings moments of real joy and connection.

Could you be someone's hero?
Learn more about fostering at lafosteringse.org.uk



🔗 Achieving for Children | Bracknell Forest Fostering | Brighter Futures for Children | Fostering Service - Hampshire County Council | Isle of Wight Fostering | Kent Fostering and Supported Homes | Medway Council Fostering | MKCCFostering | Fostering in Oxfordshire | Foster Portsmouth | Slough Children First | Southampton City Council Fostering Service | Surrey County Council Fostering Service | West Berkshire Fostering | Wokingham Fostering

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