23 young people in kinship care won Business and Entrepreneurship, Courage, Leadership and Volunteering Awards as part of the Derry Credit Union Young People’s Awards. Young People in Kinship Care Win Awards Galore Young people in kinship care won a range of awards at a special ceremony at the City Hotel in Derry/Londonderry as part […]
Kinship Care NI launch ‘Kin Together’ Support Groups for Kinship Carers
Kinship Care NI have established new ‘Kin Together’ Support Groups for kinship carers and their children in Antrim, Cookstown and Magherafelt. Kinship Care NI launch ‘Kin Together’ Support Groups for Kinship Carers Kinship carers in the Antrim and Mid Ulster areas of Cookstown, Draperstown and Magherafelt have established support groups for other kinship carers living […]
Me and My Family Project
Children and their carers spent a day working alongside Emain Publishing to the develop a storybook for other children in kinship care. Children participated in storytelling sessions and arts and crafts and provided lots of exciting ideas for their new storybook. ‘Kuddles’ our Kinship Care Bear came along and had lots of fun working alongside […]
MiniKins Success
Our MiniKins Group enjoyed an evening out and were presented with certificates by the top chef at Fitzoy’s Bistro. A fantastic evening and a huge thanks to all the staff at the restaurant.
Mayor’s Reception
The Mayor of Derry, Brenda Stevenson hosted a civic reception and tea party for kinship carers and their children in Derry/Londonderry. Children received a tour of the Mayor’s Parlour at the Guildhall and had the opportunity to ask lots of very interesting questions. A big thanks to the Mayor for a great day out and […]
Personal Development Success
Young people enjoyed a well deserved evening out to celebrate the end of their 9 week Personal Development Programme. Young people spent an evening at the Bowling Alley and went ice skating at Dundonald Ice Bowl. The Programme was a huge success in helping build the confidence, self esteem and resilience of young people. We […]