Real Mothers don't eat quiche;
they don't have time to make it.
Real Mothers know that their kitchen utensils
are probably in the sandbox.
Real Mothers often have sticky floors,
filthy ovens and happy kids.
Real Mothers know that dried play dough
doesn't come out of carpets.
Real Mothers don't want to know what
the vacuum just sucked up.
Real Mothers sometimes ask 'Why me?'
and get their answer when a little
voice says, 'Because I love you best.'
Real Mothers know that a child's growth
is not measured by height or years or grade....
It is marked by the progression of Mommy to Mom to Mother...
About The
- GFCA
- Working with the Department in Supporting Foster Carers to develop and sustain a positive service within the community.
Friday, 9 October 2009
GFCA '1' o'clock Club 0 - 5 yrs
What a fabulous opportunity we have in this facility,
Come along any Friday and bring your under 5's with you.
Loads of equipment for the children both inside and outside.
Or come along and meet other foster carers for a chat.
Hope to see you there
x
at the corner of Pound Park Rd and Charlton lane
Pound Park Early Years Centre 1pm every week on a friday
Just for Greenwich foster Carers
Come along any Friday and bring your under 5's with you.
Loads of equipment for the children both inside and outside.
Or come along and meet other foster carers for a chat.
Hope to see you there
x
at the corner of Pound Park Rd and Charlton lane
Pound Park Early Years Centre 1pm every week on a friday
Just for Greenwich foster Carers
Tuesday, 14 July 2009
***POSITIVE EXPERIENCES IN FOSTERING***
It has been so rewarding to help and support
my babies develop and grow and I feel a great
sense of satisfaction in knowing that I have played a
vital role in a child's life.
I know that without the care and support we
provide our placements wouldn't be where
they are today.
I also feel honoured to be that
person to share those special firsts in
someone else's life.
SUMMER SUMMER SUMMER!!!!!
I would like to bring it to everyone's attention that the GFCA continue throughout the summer, we offer Non Judgemental support and advice from fellow Foster Carers.
Lets share ideas to keep the children Happy over the summer...
How about a picnic in the park? would people like to come along if we agree a place and a date?
Lets socialise and support each other?
Please encourage Foster Carers to login to be kept up dated, Join this BLOG as a follower and you will receive emails to alert you of Blog updates.
The Idea of this Blog is unlimited, we can communicate and share ideas.
Lets strive to unite all Foster Carers New and Old from all Cultural Backgrounds and become a group with a voice able to share our experiences to enable others to succeed and grow.
Lets share ideas to keep the children Happy over the summer...
How about a picnic in the park? would people like to come along if we agree a place and a date?
Lets socialise and support each other?
Please encourage Foster Carers to login to be kept up dated, Join this BLOG as a follower and you will receive emails to alert you of Blog updates.
The Idea of this Blog is unlimited, we can communicate and share ideas.
Lets strive to unite all Foster Carers New and Old from all Cultural Backgrounds and become a group with a voice able to share our experiences to enable others to succeed and grow.
Thank you All
GFCA
Tuesday, 19 May 2009
Tuesday, 7 April 2009
BOOK for training
New TSD Standards Workshops 2009 –2010
We are offering MORE Workshops on each one of the Training, Support and Development Standards for foster care, so all carers can complete by 2011. By the end of each workshop, you will have:
• Understood the evidence requirements needed to meet specific standards
• Started to collect the evidence to meet the standard
• Explored how to cross-reference across the standards
• Developed confidence in evidencing the standards
• Shared issues and concerns in a safe setting
• Identified sources of support from each other and LB Greenwich
• Weekday courses:
“Myself and other carers have been put at ease, and our initial worries of thinking we were not able to complete the standards have been unfounded.”
Standard One: Monday 11th May 2009
Standard Two: Tuesday 2nd June 2009
Standard Three: Tuesday 7th July 2009
Standard Four: Tuesday 8th September 2009
Standard Five: Tuesday 13th October 2009
Standard Six: Tuesday 10th November 2009
Standard Seven: Tuesday 8th December 2009
Saturday workshops:
‘Lots of time to answer questions’…’Good information and clarification’ ..’Feel a bit more confident’…’Well planned’…’Good trainers, good team!
Standard One: 12th September 2009
Standard Two: 10th October 2009
Standard Three: 14th November 2009
Standard Four: 12th December 2009
Standard Five: 16th January 2010
Standard Six: 13th February 2010
Standard Seven: 13th March 2010
To book on these courses, please Call 0208 921 2787
Please book early to ensure your place!
We are offering MORE Workshops on each one of the Training, Support and Development Standards for foster care, so all carers can complete by 2011. By the end of each workshop, you will have:
• Understood the evidence requirements needed to meet specific standards
• Started to collect the evidence to meet the standard
• Explored how to cross-reference across the standards
• Developed confidence in evidencing the standards
• Shared issues and concerns in a safe setting
• Identified sources of support from each other and LB Greenwich
• Weekday courses:
“Myself and other carers have been put at ease, and our initial worries of thinking we were not able to complete the standards have been unfounded.”
Standard One: Monday 11th May 2009
Standard Two: Tuesday 2nd June 2009
Standard Three: Tuesday 7th July 2009
Standard Four: Tuesday 8th September 2009
Standard Five: Tuesday 13th October 2009
Standard Six: Tuesday 10th November 2009
Standard Seven: Tuesday 8th December 2009
Saturday workshops:
‘Lots of time to answer questions’…’Good information and clarification’ ..’Feel a bit more confident’…’Well planned’…’Good trainers, good team!
Standard One: 12th September 2009
Standard Two: 10th October 2009
Standard Three: 14th November 2009
Standard Four: 12th December 2009
Standard Five: 16th January 2010
Standard Six: 13th February 2010
Standard Seven: 13th March 2010
To book on these courses, please Call 0208 921 2787
Please book early to ensure your place!
Saturday, 4 April 2009
<*>Easter<*>
Visit Us
Old Royal Naval CollegeGreenwichSE10 9LW
The Royal Easter Egg Hunt
4 - 19 Apr 2009 , 10:00 - 16:00
Painted Hall
Discover kings and queens around the College to receive a tasty Easter surprise!
Drop-in. Trail begins in the Painted Hall £1 per child, includes map and prize
Old Royal Naval CollegeGreenwichSE10 9LW
The Royal Easter Egg Hunt
4 - 19 Apr 2009 , 10:00 - 16:00
Painted Hall
Discover kings and queens around the College to receive a tasty Easter surprise!
Drop-in. Trail begins in the Painted Hall £1 per child, includes map and prize
Wednesday, 25 March 2009
10% Discount
If you show your Fostering ID at:
Early Learning Centre***************************************
135 Trafalgar Road,
Greenwich SE10 9TX
0208 305 2500
http://www.windiescove-restaurant.co.uk/
***************************************
413 Footscray Road* New Eltham* London SE9 3UL* 020 8850 2370
***************************************
You could be getting a 10% Discount.
Early Learning Centre
WINDIES COVE
Caribbean Restaurant & Bar135 Trafalgar Road,
Greenwich SE10 9TX
0208 305 2500
http://www.windiescove-restaurant.co.uk/
***************************************
ATTRILLS
QUALLITY DRY CLEANING BY RAY.413 Footscray Road* New Eltham* London SE9 3UL* 020 8850 2370
***************************************
You could be getting a 10% Discount.
Sunday, 22 March 2009
*** Mothers Day ***
Happy Mothers day to all
Mother's Love
Her love is like
an island in life's ocean,
vast and wide
A peaceful, quiet shelter
From the wind, the rain, the tide.
'Tis bound on the north by Hope,
By Patience on the West,
By tender Counsel on the South
And on the East by Rest.
Above it like a beacon light
Shine Faith, and Truth, and Prayer;
And thro' the changing scenes of life
I find a haven there.
Author Unknown
Mother's Love
Her love is like
an island in life's ocean,
vast and wide
A peaceful, quiet shelter
From the wind, the rain, the tide.
'Tis bound on the north by Hope,
By Patience on the West,
By tender Counsel on the South
And on the East by Rest.
Above it like a beacon light
Shine Faith, and Truth, and Prayer;
And thro' the changing scenes of life
I find a haven there.
Author Unknown
Thursday, 19 March 2009
The CWDC Training, Support & Development Standards for Foster Care.
1. Understand the Principles & values Essential for Fostering Children & Young People
2. Understand your role as a Foster Carer
3. Understand Health & Safety, and Healthy Care
4. Know how to Communicate Effectively
5. Understand the Development of Children & Young People
6. Keep Children & Young People Safe from Harm
7. Develop Yourself
If you have any questions or advice for others please press comment and add to this post.
2. Understand your role as a Foster Carer
3. Understand Health & Safety, and Healthy Care
4. Know how to Communicate Effectively
5. Understand the Development of Children & Young People
6. Keep Children & Young People Safe from Harm
7. Develop Yourself
If you have any questions or advice for others please press comment and add to this post.
Tuesday, 17 March 2009
Foster Carers Support Network
This could be a forum for those who support us, and an opportunity for questions to be asked or information shared.
INFORMATION
Please make suggestions, useful contacts, Good products, that we could add for others to view.
The Start of Great Things
I hope this will be an opportunity for all Carers to have a space to share information and give support.
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