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Catch up on all the recent events and developments from the past few months at Foster Care Associates Scotland.
Find out what we’ve been up to.
Making Memories at Landmark Forest Adventure Park
The summer holidays were well and truly in full swing, and what a mixed bag of weather we had. We were treated to some glorious sunshine, perfect for paddling pools, sandy toes at the beach and energetic afternoons in the park.
Of course, in true Scottish fashion, the rain didn’t stay away for long. Hats off to all our foster families who turned those dreary days into exciting indoor adventures; your creativity and resilience never ceased to amaze us.
The absolute highlight was our fantastic family day out to Landmark Forest Adventure Park. What a day it was fresh air, happy faces and so many brilliant chats with foster carers, children and young people. The feedback was unanimous: everyone had a blast! Registered Manager Amanda even grabbed a cheeky moment of fun on the optical illusion chair.
A huge thank you to each and every one of you who made the journey. Your presence helped create a day full of special memories, new friendships and big smiles.
Celebrating Years of Fostering
A huge shout-out to our incredible foster carers who have recently celebrated key fostering milestones, what an amazing achievement! Your dedication, support and commitment make a real and lasting difference in the lives of the young people you care for. Thank you for everything you do. We’re so proud to celebrate this journey with you.
- Kris and Kelly-Ann – 1 year of fostering
- Shazia and Nadeem – 3 years of fostering
- Laura and Ross – 20 incredible years of fostering
A Warm Welcome to Our New Foster Carers
We’re absolutely delighted to welcome Amanda and James to our fostering community. Please join us in giving them a big, warm welcome as they begin this incredible journey of making a difference in children’s lives.
And that’s not all, a huge welcome to Vicky as well. We’re thrilled to have her join our fostering family and excited to support her as she starts her fostering journey.
Welcome to Amanda, James, and Vicky, we’re so happy to have you with us!
From Safari Parks to Trampolines: A Summer to Remember
Bouncing Fun at Bounce Station
We had a brilliant time at Bounce Station in Irvine with a lively group of boys who definitely kept us on our toes! There was so much to do, from the outdoor donut slide to the indoor inflatable assault courses. The highlight for all was the swiper machine, lots of laughter and energy all round.
High-Energy Fun at Flip Out
On 11th August, a group of young people joined us at Flip Out and what a brilliant time we all had. Everyone got involved, adults included, for a day packed with energy, fun and unforgettable memories. By the end of the session, there were so many smiles to go around.
Action-Packed Day at Xtreme
On Monday 18th August, a fantastic group of young people joined us at Xtreme in Glenrothes. We bounced, danced the day away, and even showcased some brilliant football and basketball skills. It was a brilliant day all round, with more memories made and smiles shared.
A Wild Day Out at Blair Drummond Safari Park
Lots of fun was had by our families in the north at Blair Drummond Safari Park. The weather held out, allowing everyone to enjoy the park in the sunshine. The Reserve proved popular once again, with some of our families even spotting monkeys on their roofs.
Despite a little rain during our annual Foster Care Associates Scotland trip, our amazing families joined us for a fantastic day. From lions to monkeys, swings to smiles, the weather couldn’t dampen the fun. Huge thanks to everyone who came along and made it so special.
Recognising The Outstanding Achievements of Our Young People
Over the past few months, our children and young people have accomplished some truly remarkable things. At Foster Care Associates Scotland, we’re incredibly proud to celebrate their successes and share in their achievements.
- J aged 4 who had his introductions to his Primary 1 classroom and teacher – he managed this so well and “can’t wait to be in his big boy class”.
- S aged 9 who done amazingly in sports day, taking 3rd place in the skipping race; and doing brilliant in running, the egg and spoon race and sack race. At the end of year picnic, S also won ‘most improved pupil of the year’ for her new attitude to learning, improved listening skills and all around good achievements.
- H aged 9 who received a ‘Well Done’ certificate on completing 4 health related challenges.
- K aged 14 who completed the Annual Army Cadets Expedition and is now a Training 3 Star Cadet.
- S aged 9 who won the trophy for ‘Training Legend’ for their hard work on day 1 of football camp and received a certificate for completing 4 days of football camp.
- F aged 8 who received a certificate for taking part in football camp.
Meet Foster Carers Della and Sandy
Della and Sandy, from Fife, have been fostering with Foster Care Associates Scotland since 2015.
They now provide Continuing Care – offering young people a stable, supportive home through to the age of 21. Looking back, the couple both agree on one thing: “We wish we’d done it years ago. We really do.”
