Banya Fostering

We're celebrating Pride month in recognition of all the LGBTQIA+ carers and young people in care 🫶

The first Pride march took place in 1970 as a protest and a party. At a time when LGBTQIA+ rights are being challenged in many parts of the world, Pride remains very important.

Creating safe, inclusive and supportive homes means creating homes where young people, foster families and colleagues can be themselves. A great family can take many forms, and it's diversity and empathy that brings the fostering community together. Happy Pride!

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One of our young people H*, aged 10 years old, has won a Local Authority competition for her logo design! 👏👏

Children were asked to design a logo with the theme: "Families First", where H won a prize voucher.

We are incredibly proud of H and wish her well in her ongoing passion to excel in her artistic skills. Well done H!

*names are changed to protect the identities of young people in care.

Banya Founder, Nyasha, has won a Leadership award for Zimbabwe Achievers! 👏🎉

Nyasha thanks for staff and carers for their unconditional support, saying "as ever, I wouldn’t get these awards without Team Banya"

Contratulations Nyasha!

With the cost of living on everyone’s mind, it’s more important than ever that foster carers get a fair deal.

Our latest blog breaks down the big topics being discussed right now, including:
👉 Standard professional fees (ending the postcode lottery)
👉 Council Tax exemptions for foster families
👉 Extra help with real-world costs like mileage and school trips

We are incredibly proud of how we support our Banya carers financially. If you’ve ever wondered how fostering works financially, this quick guide is for you.

Click the link to read more: https://www.banya.co.uk/blog/a-quick-guide-to-fostering-finance-news/

Foster carers can gain independent and trustworthy advice from the .

NUPFC provide representation during allegations process, during standard of care proceedings, and help mediate between you and your foster agency or local authority.

Head to the link in our bio to find out more.

Your phone saves more than you think.

Young people may not be aware that the photos they take, even if never shared, can be automatically stored online. Have a read of our tips to keep your children safe online.

As this year's comes to an end, we want to spotlight therapeutic care.

This is a distinct role designed for children who have had particularly difficult starts or who see the world differently due to neurodiversity like Autism or ADHD.

Therapeutic fostering is a specialised, professional way of caring that goes far beyond providing a spare room; it’s about using expert skills and a big heart to help children with the most complex needs truly heal and thrive.

Find out more from our latest article, link in bio.

Our final Q&A for takes place tonight!

Join us for an informal chat online at 7pm and find out about all things fostering. Ask any questions you might have about the process, and that's all there is to it!

Call us on 08009890135 or email [email protected] to register your interest, speak soon!

Tomorrow! Last chance for our Q&A!

Join us for an informal chat online at 7pm, all you need to do is send us a message and we'll send you the details!

Call us on 08009890135 or email [email protected] to register your interest, speak soon!

It's and this year we’re joining in, taking action promoting good mental health.

Many young people struggle with their mental health, especially those in care. We wear green today to stand in solidarity and break down stigma for those who struggle with mental health.