Kinship carers attended a focus group to inform of the needs of the children in their care. Thank you to Sarah from the Community Foundation NI who facilitated the workshop and to all the kinship carers who came along and shared their stories.
Young People Screen New Film
Young people took the opportunity during our AGM to celebrate their achievements and screen their new film. Congratulations to all the young people involved and to guest speakers Kelly Armstrong, Maeve McLaughlin and the Mayor of Derry and Strabane District Council, Hilary McClintock. A massive thank you to Whitney Stephenson who hosted the entire event […]
Toni Visits Althorp Estate
Toni Doherty received a special invitation from the Diana Awards to visit Althorp Estate where she received a tour of the estate and was treated to afternoon tea. Thank you to everyone at the Diana Awards for giving Toni a day to remember.
Youth Champions Group Have A Ball
Our Youth Champions Group spent a night at the Gartan Education Centre in Letterkenny where they participated in lots of outdoor activities, including pier jumping and canoeing. Young people had a fantastic time and developed new skills. For more information on our Youth Champions Group, contact Roisin on 028 71373731.
Global Film Makers
Young people worked alongside Global Filmmakers to develop a new film on their experience of growing up in kinship care. Young people got involved in a whole range of team building activities and developed new friendships with other young people in a similar position.
‘Hard as Oak’ Challenge
Staff at Find Insurance NI done themselves and us proud by completing the ‘Hard as Oak’ challenge to raise money for children in kinship care. Well done to all the staff who got involved and we are delighted everyone got safely over the finish line.
