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Marva & Lionel’s 30-Year Fostering Journey
Foster Parent Stories
Read Marva and Lionel’s inspiring story of fostering over 200 children across 30 years. Learn how they supported teenagers and built lifelong connections.
Nealmah’s Fostering Story
Foster Parent Stories
At ACS we care for children from many different cultural and faith backgrounds. Read Nealmah’s fostering story as she discusses her success as a single foster parent caring for children from different backgrounds.
Hana Tedese’s Fostering Story
Foster Parent Stories
Hana has been fostering with ACS since 2021. Originally from Ethiopia, her own experience has given her the understanding and empathy to help change the lives of unaccompanied sanctuary seeking children. Read her story.
Our self-care guide for foster families
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Self-care is important for everyone, no matter your lifestyle, age or background. This Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re sharing our top self-care tips for foster parents and their families.
Understanding the Fostering Process: From Enquiry to Matching
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Whether you’ve decided to foster or are still on the fence, understanding the fostering application process will ensure you know what to expect when you apply. Join us as we explore the steps to becoming a foster parent, from your initial enquiry right through to welcoming your first child.
See our Extraordinary Foster Parents featured on BBC One’s ‘Extraordinary Portraits’ with Bill Bailey
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We are extremely proud of Active Care Solutions’ foster parents Marva and Lionel Warmington, who were recently featured in Series 4 of BBC One’s ‘Extraordinary Portraits,’ hosted by comedian, musician and art lover Bill Bailey.
Foster Mum Shagufta on fostering with faith and taking her foster children to Mecca
Foster Parent Stories
Shagufta, alongside her husband Sabtain, have been providing children in need of loving homes in Lancashire with care, protection and spiritual support since 2014. Here she shares her fostering experience with ACS and talks about how as a couple they created the chance to perform Umrah last Ramadan with her foster children in Mecca.
Ansar and Sumera’s Fostering Story
Foster Parent Stories
Ansar and Sumera share how a chance encounter with a social worker led them to fostering, the joy of supporting children from diverse backgrounds, and how fostering has helped them build a loving, inclusive extended family.
Fostering Children from Different Faiths
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As we move further into the New Year, let’s explore some ways in which you can help support your foster child’s spiritual needs.
Navigating the Journey to Becoming a Foster Parent in 2025
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Check out our step-by-step guide to becoming a foster parent with ACS, from registering your initial interest all the way to welcoming home your first foster child.
Being sensitive to your foster child’s needs during special occasions
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Let’s look at how your foster child might react to special occasions and explore ways you can support them to create a positive and enjoyable experience.
How to celebrate diversity in an interfaith household
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Here at ACS we specialise in matching children with families who can best fulfil their cultural and religious needs. We champion diversity and building strong relationships between people of different faiths.
Managing Your Money as a Foster Parent
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Whether you’re thinking about fostering or are already a foster parent, managing your finances well can make a big difference. Check out our top money-saving tips for foster parents.
Guiding Your Foster Child on Their Faith Journey
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Children often inherit their religion from their parents, who model and teach them the beliefs and practices of their faith. However, faith is a profoundly personal journey, and when children move into foster care, they may have complex feelings about their faith due to their circumstances and past experiences. Read on to discover how, as a foster parent, you can help the child in your care navigate their feelings about their faith and guide them on their spiritual journey.
ACS Registered Manager nominated for national award
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Our very own Mohammed Bashir has been shortlisted in the Multicultural Business and Community Champion awards for his contribution to faith-based foster care.
ACS are rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted for a Second Time
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We received an ‘Outstanding’ rating from Ofsted in all three categories, with no recommendations. Keep reading to discover the highlights of the report and how we achieved this remarkable milestone for the second time.
The Incredible Impact of Foster Parents of Faith
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Foster parents of faith— why does it matter?
What to do if Your Foster Child is Being Bullied at School
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Our guide is designed to help you identify the signs of bullying and provide you with information on where and how to seek support for your foster child.
Introducing Filby the Fire Dragon
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We’ve been busy working with award winning author, N.C.Emmett, who has very kindly gifted us an exclusive new book, dedicated to our foster families as part of Foster Care Fortnight™️.
How Cooking Brings Families Together During Passover
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Discover the magic of Passover as it unites foster families in a joyous celebration. Explore how cooking traditional Passover meals fosters connection, bonding, and a sense of belonging. Join us in honouring traditions, creating cherished memories, and building strong family ties during this special time.
Fasting during Ramadan with foster children
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Here is some helpful information and guidance on how Muslim foster parents can make Ramadan a memorable and meaningful month for their family and foster child.
A Step-by-Step Guide to Transferring Agencies
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Explore our comprehensive guide on transferring fostering agencies. Gain insights and step-by-step tips to ensure a smooth transition for you and the children in your care. Make informed decisions for a positive fostering experience.
Tips for celebrating Christmas with your first foster child
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Christmas can be a magical time of year, but for a lot of children in care, the festive season can be an emotional one. Here are some ways to make your first foster child feel special during the holidays.
Celebrating Hanukkah with a Foster Child
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The word Hanukkah (Chanukah) means ‘Dedication’ in Hebrew and it celebrates a miracle that happened in Jerusalem over 2000 years ago. Judaism follows a lunar calendar, so holiday dates shift every year either in November or December and lasts for 8 days.
What is Diwali?
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Many people know Diwali as a festival of light, but what is it and who celebrates it?
Diwali (also known as Deepavali, Dipawali or Divali) is one of the most widely celebrated festivals in the world, celebrated in India and across the world within the Indian diaspora.
Helping Foster Children Celebrate Bandi Chhor Divas
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Helping your foster children celebrate Bandhi Chhor Diwas is a wonderful opportunity to foster cultural connection, instil values, and create cherished memories.
Saluting Our Sisters’ in October
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This year’s October Black History Month theme is ‘Saluting Our Sisters’.
10 Ways to Celebrate Mawlid with Your Muslim Foster Child
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We explore ten meaningful ways to celebrate Mawlid while fostering an Islamic child in care, fostering a sense of belonging, love, and spiritual growth.
Keeping children safe online: A guide for foster parents
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In this guide, we will explore the importance of online safety for foster children, why children in care are especially vulnerable, the online channels they may be using, the risks of social media, and provide tips for keeping kids safe online.
6 Ways Christians Can Help Children in Their Community
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There are many ways that Christians can help children in their community, whether through volunteering their time, donating resources, or providing support and advocacy.
Ten Reasons Christians Make Great Foster Parents
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If you follow the Christian faith and seek a meaningful way to positively impact the lives of children, consider embarking on a new journey as a foster parent. Here are ten compelling reasons why your Christian values align remarkably well with the pursuit of foster care.
8 things to do when your children fly the nest
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As parents, it can be challenging to adjust when our children leave home to pursue their dreams or start a new phase of their lives. Here are some things you can do after your children leave home.
Celebrating Easter with Your Foster Child
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Here are some ways you can make Easter a positive experience for your foster child and the rest of your family.
Fostering becoming the #1 topic this winter thanks to John Lewis.
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At ACS we wholeheartedly support all that John Lewis & Partners are doing to raise awareness of the growing numbers of foster children and how difficult life can be for them once they reach adulthood. The steps John Lewis are taking as part of their Better Futures project can only be commended and we hope it serves as a benchmark to other UK organisations too.
Carer Allowance uplifts this Stress Awareness Week
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ACS gave our foster parents one of the largest cost of living rises in our history back in April. But since April, there has been even more economic uncertainly. As a result we for the very first time we are increasing our fostering allowance for a second time in a year.
Black History Month 2022
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At ACS we believe to make a better future you need to take Action Not Words, just like the theme from this years Black History Month. In our latest blog we reflect on this year’s theme at what it means to us.
Unplug the kids this summer
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Well the summer is here, the children are all on holiday so the question we every parent asks themselves at this time of year is how shall we keep the kids entertained.
Language that cares
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At ACS we have launched our Language that Cares Charter in consultation with children and young people to help ensure that we all use language which is more positive and more importantly sanctions by our children and young people.
Nasreen Amin
Foster Parent Stories
“My advice to anyone considering fostering is to go for it! It’s a very rewarding journey”
Stress Awareness Day – How Faith Can Help
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Ildiko and Daniel Meszoly
Foster Parent Stories
Sabbir Ahmed
Foster Parent Stories
Karen Campbell
Foster Parent Stories
A very different Ramadan during Covid-19
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Ramadan 2020
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Welcome to Ramadan
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Fostering Assessments with ACS during social distancing
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Our Response to COVID -19
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Let’s talk about our finances.
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What is Shrove Tuesday and Lent
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ACS are rated ‘Outstanding’ in latest Ofsted Inspection
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Celebrating Foster Carer Appreciation Day
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Black History Month 2019
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2019 Foster Parent Survey
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ACS celebrate 50 years since man landed on the moon
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Foster Children raise money to help the homeless
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