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For one of the more eagerly awaited outings, this morning a group of young people, foster carers and staff went to the Essex Fire Museum in Grays to learn about fire safety and see historic fire engines and safety equipment. The highlights of the trip were undoubtedly spraying water from a fire hose attached to …

Young people, foster carer families and Young People at Heart staff enjoyed a day at Coal House Fort in Essex today. The historic fort, built in 1860, is set on the banks of the River Thames so everyone enjoyed a walk around the fort and along the river bank, followed by games and a picnic …

One of our young people recently received two awards worthy of mention. He received a Chief Scout Silver Award, one of only 10 in the county to receive the honour and followed that up by winning the Athlete of the Year Award at school. Both are fantastic achievements. Well done young man!  

3 foster carer families new to fostering from Chelmsford, Southend and Deal, (Young People at Heart’s first foster carer household in Kent), were recommended for approval as foster carers at the Young People at Heart fostering Panel held last night. Founder of Young People at Heart, Gary Cox, said he was delighted the new foster …

We are delighted to announce that, following our recent inspection, Young People at Heart have been rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in their report published today. Gary Cox, Founder and Chief Executive of Young People at Heart, said it was a wonderful achievement for a new agency to be rated ‘good’ and he thanked the …

Three birth children from three of our foster families belong to the Young Producers group at the Thameside Theatre in Grays. As Young Producers, Franki (16), Mia (16) and Christie (12), plan, market and produce stage productions, on this occassion to celebrate the Lady Mayor of Thurrock’s year in office. Gary, Davina and Alison attended …

At the request of one of our foster carer’s birth children,  we held a ‘My Family Fosters’ training couse for sons and daughters of foster carers recently. The program was facilitated by Scott Winham whose Mum fostered when he was growing up, so he was able to bring real life experience to the program content. …

4 of our young people received Participation Awards for their achievements throughout 2015 at a recent award ceremony held by Thurrock Council. The event was held at Roller City, Rochford and all nominees were treated to a burger and chips by Thurrock. Alison Lawes, our Young People’s Participation Officer attended the event and said it …

We had a 100% turnout from our foster carer families yesterday for a training course about the importance of food and nutrition in the lives of young people in care. The presenter also had some healthy eating advice for foster carers. Fortunately, the lunch provided met most of her healthy eating suggestions! Our next training …