Welcome to our latest news
Welcome to our latest news, showcasing all our recent events and developments that have taken place over the past few months here at Foster Care Associates Scotland.
Discover what’s been happening.
Making a difference: Volunteering at Hamilton Baby Bank
Last week, some of our incredible young people and staff in the West rolled up their sleeves to support Hamilton Baby Bank. From sorting shoes and emergency packs to organising jigsaws and toys, their efforts are helping families in need.
A huge well done to everyone involved – your hard work is truly making a difference!
Free webinars with FosterTalk
As part of your FosterTalk membership, our foster carers can now book the popular FREE webinars for 2025 directly on the FosterTalk website. A line-up of expert speakers is scheduled throughout the year to share valuable insights and guidance on various membership benefits. To access our foster carers simply need to log into the membership area on the FosterTalk website to secure a spot!
A big cheer for our staff
On the 4th March 2025 we celebrated Staff Appreciation Day where we remind our exceptional teams just how much we value and appreciate everything they all do for our families, children and young people. We are extremely proud of the dedication, unfailing commitment and tireless dedication every single person at Foster Care Associates Scotland demonstrates on a daily basis to help transform the future of our children and young people. You are all outstanding people and together make an extraordinary team.
Irn Bru Carnival fun
On Friday 3rd January 2025, we attended the Irn Bru Carnival with a wonderful group of 37 young people and their foster carers. Some families made the journey from Fife and Aberdeen. It was an unforgettable day filled with laughter, thrills and plenty of screams as everyone enjoyed the rides. A fantastic time was had by all!
Foster Carer Support Groups
Dates and venues for the 2025 Carer Support Groups are now available on the Events Page on The Exchange. Remember, you can attend any support group, not just the one in your local area.
If you need more information, get in touch with the responsible Carer Rep or call 0141 646 1400.
You’ll also find details for the Engage Men’s Support Group, which now starts at 7:00pm.
Celebrating the incredible milestones of our foster carers
Over the past couple of months, we’ve celebrated some incredible milestones achieved by our amazing foster carers and staff:
- Robyn and Sean – 1 year of fostering
- Shannon and Sean – 5 years of fostering
- Carol – 5 years of fostering
- Lynne and David – 10 years of fostering
- Colin and Gillian – 10 years of fostering
- Heather Chalmers – 10 years as Children and Young People Support Worker
- Lynne Fechman – 15 years as Education and Support Co-ordinator
From all of us at Foster Care Associates Scotland, thank you for your unwavering dedication and the incredible impact you continue to make in the lives of children and young people.
Recognising the outstanding achievements of our young people
We’ve had some incredible achievements from our children and young people over the past couple of months and it fills us with pride here at Foster Care Associates Scotland to hear about their successes.
- K aged 13, who received a SQA certificate for personal development gained through work completed at Army Cadets.
- C aged 13, who received positive praise from teachers for attending school full time and achieving to his full potential and has excellent options for moving into S3.
- S aged 11 who received a certificate for listening to mum and working hard to get class work done with no distractions. She has worked very hard at her decimal point work.
- L aged 18, who passed his driving theory test.
- H aged 9, who received two certificates at school for excellent work and being selected to mentor other children who may need some support. We are so proud of everything you’ve accomplished and can’t wait to see what amazing things you’ll achieve next!
International Women’s Day 2025: Accelerating Action for Equality
This International Women’s Day we stand united to #AccelerateAction for gender equality. Here at Foster Care Associates Scotland, Registered Manager Amanda and her team are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where women thrive, lead and innovate. Together, let’s step forward in solidarity to challenge barriers and drive meaningful change for our future generations.
Milestone Birthday
We recently had the joy of celebrating a very special milestone for one of our amazing social workers, Anne. While she took some well-earned time off to enjoy the occasion with family and friends, we couldn’t let the moment pass without marking it in style.
When she returned, we thrilled to present her with gifts, flowers and of course, plenty of birthday cake! Happy Birthday and here’s to another fantastic year ahead!
Welcome to foster carers Alanna and Joseph
We’re thrilled to welcome Alanna and Joseph, our newest foster carers, to Foster Care Associates Scotland. It’s an exciting journey ahead and we are delighted to have them both on board. Their dedication will make a real difference in the lives of children and young people.
Here’s to the start of something truly special and a massive welcome to the Foster Car Associates Scotland family.
