AchievingForChildren
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Official account for Achieving for Children. Providing children's services for Kingston, Richmond and Windsor & Maidenhead.
Greater London
Joined January 2014
Wearing Yellow stops you feeling Mellow! The Referral and Assessment team came together today to support Young Minds and World Mental Health Day on 10 October 2025. #worldmentalhealthday #mentalHealth #MentalHealthDay @AforChildren @RBKingston @LBRUT
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‘The Run’ follows Tom’s journey - from surviving, to thriving. With the love and support of his new foster family, he gets his chance to shine on the track… and in life. 💗 Will he win the race? Watch now 👇 https://t.co/fxdyKHoGE2
@RBKingston @LBRUT @RBWM #FosteringMatters
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Before being fostered, Tom didn’t even have a PE kit. But what he did have was incredible potential. He could run. And sometimes, running was the only thing that made sense.
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Meet Tom, an 11-year-old boy with a difficult home life. He runs - not just for sport, but to escape danger, to get to school early for breakfast because he’s hungry, and to find moments of peace in a chaotic world.
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Today marks the launch of ‘The Run’ – a powerful new fostering film made by a growing group of councils and children's trusts to champion local authority fostering. #FosterWithUs #TheRunFilm @RBKingston @LBRUT @RBWM
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In celebration of #KinshipCareWeek, we're spotlighting the incredible role kinship carers play every day💛 Check out our campaign from last month to learn more about the power of kinship care and the families it supports ⬇️ @RBKingston @LBRUT @RBWM
Did you know there are informal and formal kinship care arrangements? 💡 Informal ones are private, with support via Family Hubs. 💡 Formal ones involve courts and children’s services. Find out more ➡️ https://t.co/zmZIw28VCT
#KinshipCare
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A new accommodation for children in care - the first of its kind in the Royal Borough, has opened in Windsor! The opening of Oak House will provide stable housing and is part of the council’s commitment to young people the best start in life. Read here:
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It’s Kinship Care Week! 💛 We want to start the week by saying a heartfelt thank you to all of our kinship carers - your dedication and love make a lasting difference. Find out more about Kinship Care Week ⬇️ https://t.co/vYUFKSSXHQ
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Fantastic news from the #NIFosterCareAwards over the weekend! Congratulations Tracy and Patrick, what an amazing achievement 💛 @RBKingston @LBRUT @RBWM @fosteringnet #AfCFostering
Our next winners are Tracy and Patrick from @AforChildren ! 🥳 The couple have shown exceptional resilience and dedication, supporting siblings with complex trauma and safeguarding concerns. Now in their third year, the children are thriving academically and developmentally.
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Have you ever considered becoming a trustee? Find local opportunities, or you've not but want to find out more, head to the RCVS Richmond's Trustee Recruitment Evening on 15 October! Register for your free place ⬇️ https://t.co/AtAzllPtfy
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Thinking about fostering? You won’t be doing it alone. AfC Fostering gives you training, 24/7 support, and guidance every step of the way. 💛 Discover how AfC supported S to help change a young life forever⬇️ https://t.co/ZJ2YqUcdXG
#EmptyNest #Fostering #AfCFostering
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We again want to hear what young people think about our parks & open spaces 🌳 The aim is to make our green spaces more welcoming, fun, and accessible for young people right across #LBRuT - your voices are crucial! Complete our survey by SUNDAY 5 Oct ⬇️ https://t.co/OsAwR7JiUw
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October marks the start of Black History Month 2025! A powerful reminder to recognise and celebrate the stories, voices, and achievements that have shaped Britain’s past, present, and future. This month is not only about history, but about action — uplifting Black excellence,
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An empty room isn’t just space - it's a possibility. Fostering turns a quiet home into a place of hope and healing. 💗 Read S’s story to see how a spare room became a safe haven ⬇️ https://t.co/ZJ2YqUcLNe
#EmptyNest #Fostering #AfCFostering
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Years of parenting = a lifetime of wisdom 🧠 You’ve navigated school runs, teen drama, and firm guidance - that’s exactly what a child in care needs. Find out how S turned experience into life-changing support⬇️ https://t.co/ZJ2YqUcLNe
#EmptyNest #Fostering #AfCFostering
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The kids are grown. The house is quiet. But your parenting journey doesn’t have to be over. Your experience could change a child’s life through fostering 💛 Read how fostering gave S a renewed sense of purpose ⬇️ https://t.co/pcac5aItzK
#EmptyNest #FosterCare #AfCFostering
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Join in on two free guided walks in Richmond next Monday or Tuesday (23/24 September) 🌳🍃 The walks will combine art and science to explore the air around us and are suitable for all ages! Register here ⬇️ https://t.co/cO5411uzcZ
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Connected carers are registered foster parents caring for someone they already know, with support, training and financial assistance - offered by our Fostering and Kinship team. 💗 We’re here to answer your questions ➡️ https://t.co/DcA4ZmRXi7
#ConnectedCare #KinshipCare
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The first week back at school can be challenging for some children. We’ve reblogged a helpful article from Autism Berkshire with tips for parents and carers on how to gently remind their kids of the positives. Have a read: https://t.co/nu10dWd3pK
@RBWM
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Centre Stage Richmond is just 3 DAYS away 📅 This FREE multi-arts festival will transform Richmond Town Centre with live music, DJs, spoken word and plenty more surprises for people of all ages! Find something to interest you on the full programme ➡️ https://t.co/TdSPD3HAcY
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