Following an Ofsted inspection in March, we are pleased to announce that Foster with Slough (Slough Children First’s fostering agency) has achieved ‘good’. The inspection came after the fostering agency […]
Foster with Slough launches second Mockingbird constellation
Slough Children First and its fostering agency Foster with Slough are pleased to announce the launch of its second Mockingbird constellation to support foster care. On Friday 21 March, foster […]
Foster with Slough foster carers treated to a day of pampering in celebration of International Women’s Day
To commemorate this year’s International Women’s Day, foster carers at Foster with Slough, were shown how much they were appreciated, after being treated to a day of pampering. Showing heartwarming […]
Slough Children First’s Fostering Service launches resilience foster care
Foster with Slough, Slough Children First’s Independent Fostering Agency (IFA) is pleased to announce the launch of our resilience fostering service. Resilience fostering is a form of therapeutic fostering, providing […]
Slough Children First hosts annual Foster Carers’ Awards to express gratitude to carers over the past year
On Sunday 26 November, Slough Children First (SCF) held its annual awards to celebrate the remarkable achievements of our foster carers and home from home carers. The event was held […]
Slough Children First hosts Foster Carer Awards – a celebration of true unsung heroes
After hosting a virtual celebration in 2021, Slough Children First’s Independent Fostering Agency (SCF IFA) were able to celebrate the work of their foster carers in person on 16 October […]
Fostering Business Breakfast
Are you a foster friendly employer? You’re sure to have various parental policies but the chances are you don’t have one for staff who are foster carers or wish […]
Foster children thrive in the Mockingbird nest
An innovative programme which offers a network of extra support to local foster carers has just celebrated its first year of success. The Mockingbird Programme, which is offered by less […]
Foster carers share their stories during Foster Care Fortnight
Foster carers and young people, working with Slough Children’s Services Trust, are sharing some of their thoughts about fostering, as part of Foster Care Fortnight. Some of Trust’s Foster carers […]
Sofia’s story: Muslim faith a key factor to becoming a foster carer
Compared to some of our local foster carers, I’m pretty new to this. I started my fostering journey around 18 months ago and now look after a teenage girl who […]