News - Kibble: Specialist services & support for young people facing adversity
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November 30, 2020

Rory – An Artistic World of Wonder

At the age of ten, Rory is already following his dream to become an art teacher having recently discovered his…

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Daniel – A Flying Ambition

Daniel is a young man who overcame an unsettled period to embark on a career as a military paratrooper. On completion of his rigorous training, Daniel hopes to be honoured with his red beret – a testament to his hard work and dedication.

Billy and James – A Story Of Two Brothers

When two teenage brothers came to Kibble, it was their first experience of living away from home. Facing difficult family circumstances, the transition to living with a foster family was never going to be easy, however with the right support the boys were able to turn their lives around.

November 27, 2020

The Impact Animals Can Have on Children

Our Forest View campus has made animals a permanent feature. Find out the profound impact animals can have on vulnerable children. Our therapeutic primary school and adjoining residential care houses are becoming increasingly trauma-informed.

November 23, 2020

#KibbleInspires Fostering

Find out about our Intensive Fostering Services. Our young people in foster care, as well as foster carers, receive extensive support from the highly experienced staff at Kibble. Read more now.

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November 11, 2020

#KibbleInspires ICT

Whether at work or home, technology has changed the way we live our lives. We have come to rely on it for much of what we do, and Kibble is no different.

October 30, 2020

Creating a Trauma-Informed Space | Improvements by Design

Gain an insight into our interior design process for Forest View, the scenic setting of our two individual houses, which provide nurturing residential care for children aged between five and 12 with experience of trauma. A warm, welcoming trauma-informed space has been created.

October 23, 2020

Project Connect-19 | Cooking Up A Storm

Online virtual cooking and baking classes have gone down a treat. Ingredient boxes were delivered for everyone to cook up a storm.

October 16, 2020

#KibbleInspires Rhiannon

Rhiannan began her career at Kibble through our Trainee Programme, and has since progressed to a full-time Child and Youth Care Worker. When she discovered the opportunities Kibble provide children and young people, she knew she wanted to be part of the team.

Artwork by young person at Kibble
October 7, 2020

New Secure Care Standards to Improve Young People’s Rights

On Monday 5 October The Secure Care Pathway and Standards were launched, mapping out what children and young people can…