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Fran’s story - ‘it’s when the foster children realise that they’re part of the family’

Posted on 24th October

NAFP (National Association of Fostering Providers) explore Fran's experiences of fostering - the rewarding parts, the challenges and the support that helped her in this role. Let’s start with why you wanted to get into fostering: what was it that made...

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Hazel’s story ‘remember when you used to play your guitar and I used to play mine?’

Posted on 24th October

NAFP (National Association of Fostering Providers) spoke with Hazel, exploring her successes and favourite parts of fostering, as well as some of the challenges she’s faced. What was it about fostering that made you want to get involved? I trained to become a...

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NEWFOCAS presenting a cheque to Buckley Town Council

Posted on 18th November

NEWFOCAS fostering agency based in Buckley took part in the “Buckley Bounces Back Community Day” on Buckley Common in September by holding a tombola stall. The tombola stall raised £200 which was this week presented to Buckley Town Council’s Mayor, Cllr...

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Anti Bullying Week 15th - 19th November 2021

Posted on 18th November

Anti Bullying Week 15th - 19th November 2021. NEWFOCAS fostering agency are wearing odd socks this week to express themselves and to show support. This is a national event to celebrate what makes someone unique.  ...

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NEWFOCAS Therapeutic fostering celebrate 21 year in business.

Posted on 18th November

NEWFOCAS Therapeutic fostering celebrate 21 year in business....

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Black Lives Matter

Posted on 30th June

Corambaaf have written an article which NEWFOCAS wanted to share please click link below: Black Lives Matter: Child Protection and Child Placement Date:15 Jun 2020 Written by John Simmonds, Director of Policy, Research and Development https://corambaaf.org.uk/updates/black-lives-matter-child-protection-and-child-placement...

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Kevin collecting PPE Visors

Posted on 27th May

Kevin collecting PPE visors made by the school for the front line workers at NEWFOCAS. These visors will be used to help ensure that social workers and foster carers are protected. http://newfocas.co.uk #keyworkers...

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Universal Trauma Conference

Posted on 15th April

Due to the ongoing emergency situation with Covid-19, we have had no alternative but to cancel the International Trauma Conference, that was due to take place on Monday 15th June 2020, in line with Government directives....

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Activities For Children To Access From Home During the Corona Virus (Covid-19)

Posted on 1st April

This is a great list of activities you can access for your children whilst you are all home, trying to home school and keep your children entertained.   PE with Jo Wicks the Body Coach for children up to 11 You Tube 9.00am Monday to Friday ...

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REVERSING THE NEGATIVE IMPACT OF TRAUMA ON SOCIETY & SOCIAL JUSTICE

Posted on 23rd October

UNIVERSAL TRAUMA CONFERENCE  Monday 15th June 2020 Doubletree Hilton , Chester CH2 3PD Buy Tickets Here   NEWFOCAS is a Centre of Excellence for the management and treatment of Childhood Trauma. CREPT is Chester University’s Social and Political Science department’s Centre for...

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You may have fostered before; alternatively you may have been thinking about becoming a foster carer for the first time. Either way, we give an excellent package of support and allowances to help you every step of the way. If you think you could foster with us, then please get in touch. Complete and submit the form to voice your interest and more information on becoming a carer.


Alternatively, if you hate the idea of filling out a form, we're more than happy to take your call. Pick up the phone and call us on 01244 550300. Our dedicated team is on hand to help you out with anything you maybe unsure of.