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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 […]

Celebrating Foster Care Fortnight

This year, Foster Care Fortnight runs from 9-22 May. To celebrate, over 20 foster carers joined Slough Children First Independent Fostering Agency (SCF IFA); Councillor Christine Hulme (Cabinet Member for […]

Proud to be… Supporting the young people within our foster families

As we celebrate Black History Month and recognise the outstanding contribution and achievement people of African and Caribbean descent, often against adversity and challenges, it makes me proud that October […]

Slough Children First fostering agency rated good by Ofsted inspectors

Slough Children First’s Independent Fostering Agency has been rated good by inspectors from Ofsted following an inspection of the service in July. In a letter published on Ofsted’s website, staff […]

Foster carers share their inspiring stories

Foster carers in Slough have been sharing their stories as part of Foster Care Fortnight, a national campaign organised by the Fostering Network to showcase the commitment, passion and dedication […]

Foster carers in Slough feel supported

The stark impact of lockdown on foster carers was revealed in a recent ITV News poll but the picture in Slough is a lot brighter as 84 percent of foster […]

Help the Easter Bunny decorate our eggs

Our Easter Bunny has been too busy to decorate his eggs this year, so we asked our children to help decorate them. Take a look at the basket of eggs […]

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…

Our Christmas Tree arrived but it was looking very plain. Thankfully our foster families stepped in to help us out and add some colour. Here’s our amazing tree in all […]

Could you be a life-changer this New Year?

Foster carers with Slough Children’s Services Trust receive excellent support which includes generous allowances, excellent training and 24/7 support.

Businesses and the Trust come together to address foster care shortage

Local businesses and Slough Children’s Services Trust have come together to explore how foster friendly work places could help address an urgent need for foster carers.