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, the Westminster government announced a 40% reduction in the annual per-child allocation from the Adoption and … 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
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
How to help your child transition from the screen without meltdowns.
The levels of anxiety and other mental health difficulties children are experiencing is at an all time high. This is … Read More