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Free donations to Families for Children when you shop.
Families for Children have registered with www.givingabit.com, a site that will reward us with donations purely when you shop on line once you have registered with them all at no extra cost to the purchaser.
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Our Social Worker, Jeanie has written a blog on her experiences
I think working in adoption is one of the few areas of social work left that feels hopeful. - click here for more info |
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Adoption Enquiry Mornings
Our Buckfast office is open on the first Saturday morning of each month for information and enquiries about adoption. - click here for more info |
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Alex skydives for Families for Children
Alex became 18yrs old on 15th August and wanted to do something exciting to celebrate being 18. He wanted to do a skydive and wanted to raise some money for a charity. - click here for more info |
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Michael Caines Exclusive Dining Club
I would like to take this opportunity to personally invite you to join the Michael Caines Exclusive Dining Club. - click here for more info |
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The Making of our Adoption DVD.
Last Friday we attended the Families for Children Documentary launch event. MGV Productions produced the video back in July interviewing a few families who have gone through the process of adoption. - click here for more info |
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BBC Award Winning Comedy Actress welcomes opportunity to help raise awareness for local charity
Local celebrity and comedy actress Caroline Quentin is helping local Adoption Agency Families for Children launch its new Adoption Awareness DVD, as they make a plea for adoptive families to come forward across the south west. - click here for more info |
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LOCAL ADOPTION SOCIAL WORKER WINS PRETISGIOUS AWARD
Local Adoption Agency, Families for Children, has twice the reason to celebrate when it learned that one of its own Social Workers had won one of the most prestigious awards in Social Care. - click here for more info |
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An “Outstanding” performance.
Families for Children are pleased to announce that the Agency has been awarded ‘Outstanding’ following a recent OFSTED inspection. - click here for more info |
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FREE entry to the forthcoming Made In Devon Mother and Baby Fayre
Simply answer the following question: Which Rugby Team is connected with Sandy Park, Exeter?. - click here for leaflet |
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Heather Luke's Garden Sale in aid of FFC.
Friday 13th and Saturday 14th May 10am - 4pm. - click here for leaflet |
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Thank you to www.rideoncarsforkids.co.uk for donating an electric apollo MX sports racer car to Families for Children. Suitable for 3-6 year olds the racer has a top speed of 5km/h, an MP3 input and a parental remote control, with working lights and horn. For your chance to win the car and other great prizes get a ticket from Ally for only £1, 01364 645488. Also available in books of five. |
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One President, Two Moors, 100 miles, 5 days!
To mark his year as President of the Rotary Club of Ivybridge Olly Tayler has decided to take on the challenge of the Two Moors Way - click here for more info |
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Woody Bear's Easter Colouring Competition
Thank you to FFC Patron Mark Tyler for judging Woody's latest competition. - click here for more info |
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NEW for 2011 - Post Adoption Clinics.
Families for Children will be running post adoption clinics in 2011 thoughout the South West. - click here for more info |
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Gidleigh Park fundraiser brings in over £10,000
On Thursday 18th November a charity lunch, organized by prominent local businessman John Casson, took place in aid of South West adoption charity, Families for Children. - click here for more info |
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EVENT - Celebrity Chef ‘Stirs it up’
Local celebrity chef Michael Caines MBE is probably best known for his award winning cooking and 2 Michelin stars, so it might surprise you that on Sunday, December 5th from 1 until 3pm he will take on a different kind of challenge in aid of his other great passion Families for Children Adoption Agency. - click here for more info |
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Zumbathon a success as Torbay Adopters come forward
Fire fighters from Blue Watch based at Torquay Fire station helped ‘sizzling’ Zumbarers raise over £800 in aid of National Adoption Week and local charity Families for Children. - click here for more info |
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Unexpected Christmas Cheer for local Charity
Families for Children is proud to be the beneficiary of ‘Christmas cheer’ this year as the nominated charity of National Award Winning and local Christmas tree grower Dartmoor Christmas Trees. - click here for more info |
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EVENT - ‘Zumba’ring Success for Bay Adoption Awareness
Over £1,000 was raised on Saturday by 124 women and 1 gentleman who ditched the work-out and joined the party by taking part in Torbay’s first annual ‘Zumbathon’. - click here for more info |
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EVENT - Local FAMILIES help SMASH the World Record!!
Local FAMILIES have helped Families for Children smash a world record for the number of people taking part in a simultaneous three-legged race. - click here for more info |
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EVENT - To welcome our new Vice Patron
Families for Children, with the support of Pure Indulgence, would like to invite you to attend our VIP Event to welcome Mr Mark Tyler as our Vice Patron - click here for more info |
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Families for Children nominated as Charity of the Year for Pure Indulgence
We are proud to introduce “The Pure Indulgence” in the main marquee in aid of Families for Children. Whether you wish to promote funky Wellington boots, designer handbags, offer spa packages or wish to promote a murder mystery weekend then this event is a must for you. - click here for more info |
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EVENT - End2endin10
Adam Jewels is training hard. Will you sponsor him? Contact Ally for details (01364 645488). Businesses can also get involved - please read the plea from Adam's father, Paul. Good luck with your training Adam, keep safe. - click here for more info |
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Virtual Baby Challenge update
At a recent meeting of Business Network South West, Rachel Cook from Michelmores Solicitors handed over the proceeds of their Virtual Baby Challenge held during National Adoption Week. - click here for more info |
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Collecting Woodys
Lesley and Ally were delighted to visit Wood's Newton Abbot office to collect our 2010 Woody Bears from Gemma and Sarah - Click here for more info |
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PRESS RELEASE - Desperate Plea to Dorset Families
National Press and media eagerly praise and document the good work of ‘celebrities’ who adopt and support children from developing countries in providing these children with caring, loving homes, but what about those needy children waiting for a loving adoptive family here in the UK? - Click here for more info |
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Voice in a Million launch event at O2 Arena
Lesley and Ally had an exciting time at the Voice in a Million launch event at O2 Arena, London on Thursday 28th January 2010, working alongside the team from BAAF. - Click here for more info |
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EVENT - Michelmores Virtual Baby Challenge
Thank you to Michelmores Solicitors who have come up with a fantastic way to raise money for FFC during National Adoption Week. Here's a copy of their recent staff bulletin.. - click here for more info |
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Little Woodys
Wood's Estate Agents "Little Woodys" will be heading out this December to bring happiness. - click here for more info |
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Spectacular Charity Event - UPDATE
Our Patron, Michael Caines MBE, receiving a cheque on behalf of Families for Children from Triton Galleries - click here for more info |
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Nick completes the Two Moors Way
Nick Allan is one of our Trustees and he took part in Two Moors Way along with some friends - click here for more info |
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