County lines: what you need to know
You may have read or heard about the term ‘county lines’ recently. The term has been around a little while. The Times called it ‘a new form of modern-day slavery’…
FCC welcomes new CEO!
The Foster Care Co-operative is delighted to welcome Sumerjit Ram (Sam Ram) as their new CEO.Sam brings with her over 25 years’ experience of senior leadership at CEO and Director…
At Ease: FCC CEO stands down
We said a fond farewell to our CEO, Ian ‘The Colonel’ Brazier last week! Ian retired after a celebratory lunch at FCC headquarters in Malvern, attended by staff and foster…
FCC wins Inspiring Coop of the Year!
The Foster Care Co-operative (FCC) has won a prestigious national co-operative award. FCC were shortlisted for the Inspiring Co-operative of the Year Award, one of five presented by Co-operatives UK…
FCC shortlisted for Co-operative of the Year!
The Foster Care Co-operative (FCC) has been shortlisted for a Co-operative of the Year award! The annual Co-operative of the Year awards are organised and hosted by Co-operatives UK, an…
FCC win best radio advertisement!
FCC has won Wireless Group's radio ad of the month, for their commercial entitled 'Unseen'!The challenge with any advertisement that promotes a not-for-profit organisation is to try and communicate the ethos and ethical approach…
Fire safety in foster homes
Following the horrific fire at Grenfell Tower in North Kensington, the government is advising local authorities and social and private landlords to assess all buildings over 18 metres high (approximately…
FCC launch new Life Skills training programme
The preparation for adult life is a marathon not a sprint and for most people the process begins pre-school.For fostered children however, the experience can be very different.Depending upon the…
