Kinship carers and their children were treated to a day of fun, laughter and lots and lots of activities at Queens University in Belfast. Children had an amazing day and fell asleep on the way home. Thank you to Dr. Clare Ryan and all the staff at Queens University for organising a fantastic day and […]
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Kindness Day
To mark Kindness Day children made cupcakes and delivered them in person to individuals and organisations to emphasis the importance of being kind and celebrating our differences. Even our postman received a cupcake!
Sibling Time Programme
Children completed a 8 week sibling time programme and spent lots of special time with their brothers and sisters getting involved in arts and crafts and confidence building activities. For more information on our sibling programmes contact Roisin on 028 71373731.
‘4 Steps to Success’
Young people completed a 6 week programme focusing on confidence, self esteem and goal setting. Thank you to Dominic at Goal4Youth for delivering the Programme and supporting young people.
2016 Hero of Youth Awards
A huge congratulations to Danielle McGinley who received a ‘Child of Courage’ Award and 20 children who picked up a ‘Special Recognition’ Award at the Hero of Youth Awards in Belfast. Thank you to everyone involved in the Awards and to Erin and Ellen at the Derry Journal who created a short film highlighting the […]
Kreative Kins Meet Famous Author
A big thank you to the staff from Reading Rooms for giving young people in kinship care the opportunity to meet the Children’s Laureate Chris Riddell on his tour. Children attended an interactive workshop which encouraged them to ‘doodle’ everyday!