Fostering News
Our Response to COVID-19
A message from our CEO, Jo August. At Clifford House, we take the health and safety of our children and young people, foster families and employees very seriously. Following Government … Our Response to COVID-19
24 March 2020
Magical Night at the Christmas Panto
Earlier this month, we celebrated the festive season by taking our foster parents and children to a Christmas pantomime. We wanted to help as many of our families get into … Magical Night at the Christmas Panto
23 December 2019
Clifford House Donates Over 60 Items to Food Bank This Christmas
We have been busy collecting food to help those in need during the festive season. The Trussell Trust has revealed that December 2018 was the busiest month for food banks … Clifford House Donates Over 60 Items to Food Bank This Christmas
23 December 2019
Celebrating Children’s Achievements
Earlier this year, we held a fantastic awards event to celebrate the incredible achievements of our children and foster parents. The sun was shining and it was a day of … Celebrating Children’s Achievements
29 November 2019
How Does Fostering Affect Your Benefits?
This is the third article in our Foster Carer Finance Guide, which aims to provide foster carers with a better understanding of all things Tax, National Insurance and their Benefit … How Does Fostering Affect Your Benefits?
24 May 2019
Guide to Foster Carer National Insurance
This article is part of our Foster Carer Finance Guide, which aims to provide foster carers with a better understanding of all things Tax, National Insurance and their Benefit Entitlements. … Guide to Foster Carer National Insurance
24 May 2019
Guide to Foster Carer Tax & Self-Assessment
Tax, National Insurance and benefit entitlements may seem like a total minefield for many foster carers. We’ve put together a series of articles in our Foster Carer Finance Guide, to … Guide to Foster Carer Tax & Self-Assessment
24 May 2019
Lisa’s Fostering Journey
Lisa* and her partner David* were introduced to the idea of fostering over 18 years ago, when a close friend became a carer. The couple loved the idea of giving … Lisa’s Fostering Journey
5 April 2019
How to Get Your Child to Wear a Helmet
Going for a bike ride has many benefits – it’s a lot of fun, great exercise and helps to build strong bonds in foster families. But like most sports, accidents … How to Get Your Child to Wear a Helmet
22 March 2019
Spot the Signs of Self-Harm in Children & Teenagers
Self Injury Awareness Day (also known as Self Harm Awareness Day) is a global campaign where people choose to be more open about their own self-harm and awareness organisations make … Spot the Signs of Self-Harm in Children & Teenagers
1 March 2019
Tammy & James’ Fostering Journey
Tammy and her husband started fostering just over a year ago, after having their first child and wanting to give another child the same positive upbringing that their own son … Tammy & James’ Fostering Journey
15 February 2019
5 Tips to Keep Children Safe Online
Today is Safer Internet Day, a globally recognised day that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children online. The internet is a great thing, providing children with opportunities to learn, … 5 Tips to Keep Children Safe Online
5 February 2019