ACS

06/09/2026

It's Read a Book Day! 📚

Books have the power to open minds, spark conversations and help children feel seen, valued and understood.
We're sharing five fantastic children's books that celebrate culture, identity and belonging, helping young people explore different experiences, traditions and perspectives while building empathy and confidence.

📖 Mama's Sleeping Scarf by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
📖 I Love Chinese New Year by Eva Wong Nava
📖 Hats of Faith by Medeia Cohan-Petrolino
📖 Colour and Me! by Michaela Dias-Hayes
📖 The Neighbourhood Surprise by Sarah van Dongen

Whether you're reading together at bedtime or encouraging independent reading, these stories are a wonderful way to celebrate diversity and help children better understand themselves and the world around them.

📚 Which book would you add to your Read a Book Day reading list?

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04/09/2026

Have you ever wondered what it’s really like to become a foster parent?

🎥 Watch as our Registered Manager, Kulvinder, shares why so many people choose to foster with ACS. Discover the training, guidance, and ongoing support we provide to help foster parents feel confident and prepared every step of the way.

If you're considering fostering and want to learn more about the journey ahead, this video is for you.

Find out how you can start making a difference today: 👉https://tinyurl.com/bdfxuyfa

02/09/2026

Agency vs Local Authority Fostering: What's the Difference? 💙

If you're exploring fostering, you may be wondering whether to foster with an agency or your local authority.

Both offer the opportunity to make a life-changing difference to a child, but the support, training and resources available can vary.

At ACS, fostering is all we do. That means you'll benefit from a dedicated supervising social worker, extensive training and development opportunities, access to specialist and therapeutic support, and a welcoming community of experienced parents who understand the fostering journey.

We're committed to providing personalised guidance every step of the way, so you never feel like you're doing it alone.

💙 Find out more about fostering with ACS and the support available to you. https://tinyurl.com/bdhztyhk

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01/09/2026

Sometimes, it's the little moments that leave the biggest impact. 💙

For many children in care, experiences like a family holiday can be filled with firsts, including a first trip on a plane, a first holiday abroad, or simply the chance to make happy memories that last a lifetime.

As Ruth's story shows, fostering is about creating opportunities, building confidence and giving children experiences they may never have had before. These moments can have a lasting impact long after a placement has ended.

✨ Read more about Ruth's fostering journey and the moments that have stayed with her here: https://tinyurl.com/39uxcxru

28/08/2026

Supporting You Every Step of the Way 💙

Fostering can be incredibly rewarding, but you should never feel like you're doing it alone.
In this video, Stephanie, Nasreen and Kulvinder share how ACS supports foster carers every day through regular supervision, ongoing guidance, peer support groups, and access to an on-call social worker outside of office hours.
Whether you need expert advice, someone to talk things through with, or support from fellow foster carers who understand the journey, we're here for you.

✅ Regular supervision and support
✅ Friendly advice over the phone
✅ Out-of-hours on-call social worker
✅ Foster carer support groups
✅ Peer networks and shared learning
✅ A team that's always there when you need them

At ACS, we believe that when foster carers feel supported, children thrive.

🎥 Watch now to find out more about the support available when you foster with ACS. https://tinyurl.com/ybcrrb5s

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27/08/2026

🌍 Care shouldn't mean leaving your identity behind.

That's why ACS works hard to match children with foster families who understand their culture, faith, and language wherever possible.

Swipe to explore how cultural matches are made. 💙

Learn more about the matching process here: https://tinyurl.com/ywc637w2

24/08/2026

Could fostering be right for you? 💙

If you've been thinking about becoming a foster parent, our online information event is a great place to start.

Join us this Wednesday at 7pm to learn more about fostering, the application process and the support available from Active Care Solutions. You'll also have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have, all from the comfort of your own home.

Whether you're exploring fostering for the first time or you're an experienced foster parent interested in joining our Ofsted-rated 'Outstanding' agency, we'd love to meet you.

📅 Wednesday 26 August
🕖 7:00pm
💻 Online
Reserve your place today here: https://tinyurl.com/3bhh46ja

We hope to see you there!

21/08/2026

Meet Ruth 💙

Ruth has been a foster parent since 2016 and has always wanted to work with children.

In this video, she shares her fostering journey, what inspired her to become a foster parent, and some of her most memorable moments along the way.

🎥 Watch now to hear Ruth's story and discover the difference fostering can make, not only in a child's life, but in your own too.

Ruth, started in 2016 and has always wanted to work with children. ...

20/08/2026

🎉 GCSE Results Day is here!

Today, we're celebrating every achievement, big or small, and recognising the hard work, determination, and resilience it took to get here.

A huge thank you to the foster parents who have provided encouragement, support, and belief every step of the way. 💙

Congratulations to everyone receiving their results today.

19/08/2026

💙 Making a difference starts with caring for others.

This World Humanitarian Day, we're celebrating those who create positive change in people's lives every day with a special shoutout to the incredible foster parents who provide children with safety, stability, and hope every day.

Thank you for helping children feel valued, supported, and ready for the future.

If you've ever considered making a difference in a child's life, now could be the perfect time to explore fostering.

Learn more about becoming a foster parent with ACS https://tinyurl.com/3dfhxwt4