by Chantelle Porter | Dec 6, 2022 | Foster Carer, Fostering, Staff Blog
This blog is dedicated to highlighting the financial support we are increasing for our foster carers. We want to minimise the impact of the ‘Cost of Living Crisis’ on our children and families as well as ensuring that prospective applicants feel welcome to...
by Chantelle Porter | Oct 1, 2022 | Foster Carer, Fostering, Staff Blog
Sons and Daughters Month | The Fostering Network This month is usually a celebration of sons and daughters who play an important role within a fostering family. My name is Conor Porter and I grew up in a family that fostered and believe that my experiences as a foster...
by Chantelle Porter | Aug 17, 2022 | Staff Blog
We would like to wish the very best to our retiring Registered Manager, Shirley McGaffin. After two years supporting the set-up of FCL Fostering since 2020 we welcomed a ‘Good’ first Ofsted inspection in 2021. “I am pleased to have finished the end of my 40 year...
by Chantelle Porter | Jul 4, 2022 | Foster Carer, Staff Blog
What are the benefits of being a Foster Carer? Fostering has many challenges but the rewards both personally and emotionally can far outweigh the tough times! Fostering is a deeply fulfilling act, giving both children and adults the opportunity to flourish together....
by Chantelle Porter | Jun 9, 2022 | Foster Carer, Staff Blog
The Fostering Process We have begun our Spring/Summer recruitment with a fantastic start at both Whalley Artisan Market and Bury Pride. One of our next events will be at The Royal Lancashire Show held across 22nd, 23rd and 24th July where you will be able to meet our...
by Chantelle Porter | Jun 5, 2022 | Charity, Foster Carer, Staff Blog
Thank You Day – June 5th 2022 Today marks the annual ‘Thank You Day’, we would like to give thanks to all of our foster carers who do amazing things for children each and every day! Thank You Day is all about giving thanks and recognition to those...
by Chantelle Porter | May 24, 2022 | Staff Blog
FCL Fostering, Fostering Changes Life… You Can Too! Firstly, it has been brilliant to be able to get back out and meet people face-to-face and enjoy the opportunities that we now can have. We have really enjoyed meeting lots of people at our two recent events....
by Chantelle Porter | May 9, 2022 | Staff Blog, Young People
Fostering Communities Foster Care Fortnight Having recently joined the FCL Fostering (FCL) family as a social worker, we are all looking forward to the upcoming Foster Care Fortnight campaign which runs from 9th to the 22nd May this year. Foster Care Fortnight is an...
by Chantelle Porter | Apr 26, 2022 | Young People
Sponsorship to Junior Hoops Football Club by FCL Fostering! Junior Hoops have received an amazing sponsorship from local fostering organisation, FCL Fostering. The sponsorship is providing Junior Hoops’ coaches with tracksuit tops and polo tops! FCL Fostering...
by Chantelle Porter | Apr 10, 2022 | Charity, Young People
National Siblings Day 10th April 2022 Why is National Siblings Day important for children in foster care? The relationship between a brother and a sister is unique and invaluable in the life of any person. Spending time together growing up and learning from one...