Some fresh news from our busy Project Salam hub – all our written resources for Arabic, Dari, Pashto, and Ukrainian … Read More
The Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund: Significant cuts in funding
On 14th April 2025, Westminster government announced a 40% cut in the amount available per child per year from the … Read More
The good enough parent – Part 1
Many of the parents we support at Beacon Family Services tell us they are overwhelmed by the demands of parenting … Read More
Birmingham business admin jobs with purpose – we’re hiring!
Are you looking to take on a part-time business admin job in Birmingham with heart and soul? We’d love to … Read More
Outdoor Play for Connection between Parent and Child
Parents are obsessed with getting their children outside… with good reason. As a child, I remember being told often to … Read More
Families, Creativity and Resilience – Interview with our Incidental Artist, Marley Starskey Butler
Marley Starskey Butler is joining Beacon Family Services as an Incidental Artist. Their practice as a Social Worker has spanned … Read More
International Women’s Day Q&A with Beacon Family Services Founder Charlotte Jenkins
International Women’s Day takes place every year on 8th March. The theme for International Women’s Day 2025 is Accelerate Action. … Read More
Children’s Mental Health Week 2025 – Resources and activities for parents
The theme for Children’s Mental Health Week 2025 is “Know yourself, grow yourself” – and this is such a huge … Read More
Stay On Track: Remain Hopeful as Adoptive Parents
As part two of a previous blog on adoptive parenting, Beacon Family Services team member and adoptive dad Pete Brindley … Read More
Managing Sibling Relationships
Do your children argue? Of course they do. We have some helpful tips and family resources to help manage sibling … Read More