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: Our food bank drive
Throughout November and early December last year, we’re dedicated our efforts to our foodbank drive. Together with the funds raised during our charity walks last June, this initiative will provide much needed support to food banks across the country.
A special mention to one of our young people who helped with purchasing food and other items for Coatbridge Community Food Bank. Well Done! This was much appreciated by all especially the food bank volunteers, our donations are going to go a long way!

Continuing Care and Adult Protection training
It was great to have so many of our foster carers attended our recent training sessions on Continuing Care and Adult Protection. Due to demand for these courses there will be further evening sessions held.
A big cheer for our foster carers
In October we celebrated Foster Carer Appreciation Day as we extended a heartfelt thank you to all our incredible foster carers for being supportive, patient, generous, kind, nurturing, loving, caring and everything else in between.
Thank you to our foster carers for helping to build a brighter and successful future for the children and young people in your care. Most importantly, thank you for being you and for the extraordinary difference you make every single day. We are deeply grateful for all that you do!
A fun filled day at the Panto
Our foster carers, children and young people had a fabulous day at the Christmas panto watching the wonderful show Dick Whittington. Plenty of laughs were had by all so a big thank you to everyone who came along.
Celebrating the incredible milestones of our foster carers
A huge congratulations to some of our incredible foster carers who have reached amazing milestones.
A special shout out to Karen, celebrating 20 years of fostering. Thank you for your commitment and the incredible difference you’ve made over the past two decades.
Stephen was also recognised for his unwavering commitment and the profound impact he’s had over the past 15 years. At our Support Group, he proudly received his certificate and gift, presented by his supervising social worker.
Congratulations to Shannon and Sean on their five-year fostering journey and to Lynne and David on reaching 10 amazing years of fostering.
We also want to celebrate Lolita and Steve, as well as Razwana, for marking their first year as foster carers. Your care and dedication have made such a positive impact on the young people in your care.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations and deep gratitude to all of out foster carers for their commitment and the profound difference they 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 few months and it fills us with pride here at Foster Care Associates Scotland to hear about their successes.
- M aged 16 impressed the manager at the soft play centre when they went to discuss a possible work experience opportunity – this will help M to gain experience for future employment and to include in their CV.
- A aged 11 received a ‘Star of the Week’ award for amazing work, good team skills and responsible behaviour; and a “Be Active” award for amazing team skills in handball.
- J aged 9 was awarded his green stripe in Taekwondo.
- P aged 7 attended her first ever meeting with the Brownies and had a lot of fun earning her first badge.
A season of milestones
It’s been a few months of milestones and for our Review and Panel Coordinator, Sam. Not only did she mark an incredible 15 years of dedicated service with FCA Scotland (what an achievement), but she also celebrated a very special milestone birthday. To honour Sam’s amazing contributions and her big day, the staff team came together to celebrate in style. We had plenty of tea, delicious cakes and some thoughtful gifts that hopefully showed just how much she means to all of us. Sam’s commitment, kindness and expertise have made such a difference to Foster Care Associates Scotland over the years and we’re so lucky to have her. Whether it’s expertly coordinating Reviews and Panels or just brightening up the office with her infectious energy, she’s a true star in every sense of the word.
Here’s to Sam for her incredible 15 years, her milestone birthday and for being an all around legend.

Supporting Lomond Community Pantry
FCA Scotland have been able to support Lomond Community Pantry in providing a large food shop which was completed by our young people to help keep stocks high in the Pantry as we head into the winter period. Chris and her team at Lomond Food Pantry were delighted with our donation. So thank you to everyone who donated during the sponsor walks held earlier in the year and made this happen.


