Praise for Adoption Agency

Nottingham based adoption Agency , Faith in Families have been honoured by Oftsed at a celebratory event held recently in London, hosted by Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Education, Children Services and Skills, Ofsted.

Outstanding social care providers in England were recognised at the Event and Christine Gilbert, the Chief Inspector, stated 'She wholeheartedly congratulates Faith in Families  on their success and hard work in delivering such high standards. Excellence does not happen by chance.'

Sumerjit Ram, Faith in Families Chief Executive, who accepted the accolade said ' Faith in Families is constantly aspiring to excellence and we are thrilled to have our work acknowledged nationally by Ofsted'.

Faith in Families is a registered and approved voluntary agency which offers both adoption and adoption support services to families within the UK. 

Change a Life - adopt a child !

Are you considering adopting a child?

Would you like to find out more information?

Meet Faith in Families at their office in Nottingham,

7 Colwick Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham

Saturday 14 November 2009 between 10.30am and 1.30pm

Drop in anythime after 10.30am to meet our team and to answer your questions about adoption.

For more details please contact us on 0115 9558811 or email enquiries@faithinfamilies.org or come along on the day.

We look forward to seeing you there!

WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP TO HELP BEREAVED CHILDREN

Family Care, in partnership with Faith in Families, and Macmillan Cancer Support, launched 'Spiral', a Nottinghamshire Children's Bereavement Service, on 30 October 2008 at Nottingham Castle.

Staff of the three organisations thoroughly enjoyed working together to create a wonderful atmosphere for the children and families attending the launch on a cold, but bright and sunny day. Activities provided included a drumming session in the Bandstand (loud, but very therapeutic!), dancing with colourful streamers, and creative artwork. There was great excitement when the raffle took place and the prizes included toys, vouchers and family tickets to a pantomime.

Fifty-three ribbons had been tied onto the branches of a tree in the Castle grounds, to symbolise the number of children who lose a parent each day in the UK, and families were invited to add their own ribbons and to give their messages of support and good wishes for the future success of the Bereavement Service, 'Spiral'.

Earlier in the year, a group of local children and young people worked with professionals at Jupiter Design to produce a logo for the children's bereavement service 'Spiral'. After a creative session where the children and young people produced their individual logo designs, the group voted on a number of finalists. Jupiter developed these further and the logo chosen to represent the service, a character given the name 'Cyril', has become the face of 'Spiral'. Jupiter Design congratulated Cyril's young designer, Hannah, and awarded her a framed poster of her winning design.

'Spiral':

• Provides early support, and where appropriate, therapeutic interventions for bereaved children and young people and their families
• Acts as a link between all services, both voluntary and statutory sector, regarding bereavement issues for children
• Provides awareness raising, resources and training to equip frontline staff in all Agencies to respond appropriately to children affected by bereavement.

Spiral is currently in development - as part of the service, it currently provides...

• Information on a range of bereavement services throughout the city and county
• Telephone support, advice and information
• Professional emotional support services for children and young people
• A range of therapeutic approaches such as art, music, play.

As Spiral develops, it aims to provide also...

• Group support programmes for bereaved children and young people and their families
• A range of resources, in different languages, including website
• Befriending and social support
• Training and education opportunities for professionals and carers
• Welfare rights
• Volunteering opportunities

The following is a quote from a family who have already been helped by the service:

"The staff have been absolutely wonderful to both me and my family... through skill, dedication and kindness, they help put these children back together. I will be forever grateful for how you have helped my children to come to terms with the loss of their beloved dad."

For further information please contact - 0115 960 3010, or email info@familycare-nottingham.org.uk

Betty Falaki
PA to Chief Executive