This November, we equipped our carers and staff with crucial, life-saving skills by hosting a Paediatric First Aid Course. The safety and well-being of the children in our care are our top priorities, and this specialised training ensures our team is confident and prepared to handle a range of emergency situations, from minor incidents to critical events. Participants gained practical knowledge in areas like CPR, choking, head injuries, and allergic reactions, tailored specif

There were plenty of Tricks and Treats at Darlington's Halloween Market on the 31st October. Donna and Kate were there all day to raise awareness of the urgent need for foster carers in our area. It was lovely to chat with so many people and we absolutely loved seeing you in your fantastic costumes too!

On Wednesday 29th October we hosted our Orchard Care Halloween Party for our children, young people, foster carers and staff. It was a fang-tastic afternoon full of games, treats, costumes and plenty of laughter.

We had a fantastic time hosting our Breast Cancer Awareness coffee morning on Wednesday, October 22nd! Staff, carers, and local businesses came together to enjoy a cuppa and some cake, all while raising money for this vital cause. It was also a great opportunity for anyone in the local area to drop in and ask us questions about fostering. It was lovely to see so many come along and show their support. So far we have raised over £150. Thank you!

Donna and Kate spent another day at Darlington Market on the 11th October to raise awareness of the need for foster carers in the North East. It was a very busy day and it was a great opportunity to connect with the local community.

Eva and one of our amazing foster carers spent a day at Shotten Community Hub Festival on the last Saturday of September. They were there...

A Day at Darlington Market: Donna and Kate spent Friday, August 8th at Darlington Market to raise awareness for the need for foster...

We kicked off August with a spectacular day at Whickham Thorns Activity Centre in Gateshead. It was a day filled with laughter, teamwork,...

During July's Carer Support meeting we were able to present our carers with a "Let it Grow" themed gift bag as well as a carer...

July marked a milestone for Donna, who shared some of her highlights from her first year with us: "Learning all about fostering, the...

May's Carer Support meeting was the perfect way to begin our 20th anniversary celebrations. It was a joy to catch up with our amazing...

The Fostering Network is running its Foster Care Fortnight campaign - a nationwide effort to raise awareness of the incredible impact of...

Our Registered Manager, Gaynor celebrated her first year with Orchard Care on the 7th May. As a team we came together to mark the...

The 5th of May marked the 20th anniversary of Sarah's start date with Orchard Care. We celebrated with a chocolate cake and balloons to...

Did you catch our interview on BBC Radio Tees on 29th April 2025? We were very excited to be invited to Radio Tees to be interviewed for...

Congratulations to our Director, Maria for 20 years of service here at Orchard Care. Maria saw an opportunity to create a foster carer...

As we celebrate 20 years of changing lives we take this opportunity to thank our carers, young people, staff and supporters for all that...

The 3rd of March marked Kate's 18th year of service with Orchard Care as a Support Worker. We celebrated with balloons and cake during...

We were so excited to welcome Sarah Dillon, an accredited psychotherapist, attachment therapist and a published author of therapuetic...