Staff from Find Insurance NI held a Purple Day Bake Sale to raise money and awareness of kinship care. Thank you to everyone who took part and for raising the profile of our work with kinship carers and their children.
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Congratulations Nicole
Congratulations to Nicole Browne who received Firmus Energy’s ‘Person To Be Proud Of’ Award. Nicole who is raising her younger siblings was delighted at receiving her award and winning a luxury overnight stay in a hotel of her choice. A huge THANK YOU to everyone to took to social media to vote for Nicole. We […]
Derry Journal People of the Year Awards
Kinship carers, Geraldine, Lorna, Jacinta and Hazel were crowned ‘Carer of the Year’ at the 2016 Derry Journal People of the Year Awards. Carers were absolutely delighted at receiving their award and spoke courageously about their experiences bringing up their relative’s children. Thank you to the Derry Journal for a great evening and congratulations to […]
Information Stand Dungannon
‘Kuddles’ our Kinship Care Bear made a special appearance at the Oak Centre in Dungannon where he met lots of interesting people and handed out information on services available to kinship carers and their children in the area. For more information on our services contact Charlene on 028 79301566 or email info@kinshipcareni.com
Thank You Stormont
Children, young people and their carers spent the day in Stormont where they received a tour of Parliament Buildings and the Assembly Chamber. Huge thanks to our Chairperson, Kelly Armstrong for organising the event and to Stormont for a fantastic day.
Young People Go Cliff Jumping
Young people teamed up with Coasteering NI and spent the day cliff jumping off the coast of Ballintoy. Young people had a great time and lots of fun and laughter was had. For more information on what services are available to young people contact Roisin on 028 71373731.