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A Family Perspective
Shaking Hands
I’m 59 years old, my daughter has been in one of our homes fantastically well supported for the last 5 years and yet I found myself getting up on the stage to talk to 120 parents going through the transition process and my hands were shaking. They weren’t shaking because I was nervous about [...]
Parent Support Groups
It’s a very busy time of year for all young people in Transition, their families and the schools and colleges they currently attend. Paul and I have been on the road for the last month going from event to event talking to parents, carers and teachers about the options for the future. Although it requires [...]
News
Meet HFHC @ The NAS Conference on 28th & 29th February 2012
Home From Home Care will be at the NAS Conference at the Manchester Central Convention Complex on 28th and 29th February 2012. Come along to meet the team and find out more about Home From Home Care and Created by Parents. Visit the Conference Website for more information.
A Triumph for Matthew!
A big congratulations go to Matthew on his new work experience placement. Supported by Carol and Matt, Matthew is working at a local garage polishing cars every Wednesday. Well done to Carol for helping Matthew with his interview and well done to Matthew for getting the job!
It’s a Tough Job…
…but somebody has to do it! After a lot of tasting and retasting because they were so scrumptious, Andy declared that the ‘Wooden Spoon’ Trophy for the Home From Home Care 2011 Christmas Mince Pie Competition should be awarded with a big cheer to:- 1st – The Hawthorns (yet again) for their outstanding Individual Marzipan [...]
Christmas is Coming
Well done to the finalists who have produced fantastic pictures for the annual HFHC Christmas Card competition. As with every year, we were so impressed by the competition entries, it’s going to be hard picking a winner. Watch this space to see the winning design and who produced it.
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