In December 2024, two Slough Children First Home from Home carers, Kamran and Aisha, became recipients of British Empire Medals in the 2024 New Year’s honour list.
These medals were classed as the unsung heroes of Berkshire award. They were acknowledged for their hard work with looking after children and young people over the past 10 years and last month, they celebrated receiving them.
A garden party was held for them with afternoon tea at Buckingham Palace on 7 May, and on the 27, they were presented their medals in Sunningdale, by Lord Lieutenant of the King.
Earlier this month, they were invited to speak about this with Rena Annobil on BBC Radio Berkshire.
Kamran and Aisha have both helped young people in Slough as Home from Home carers for Slough Children First’s short breaks home, offering children a chance to get involved in fun activities and experiences.
What an amazing achievement!
Home from Home is a part-time fostering scheme that provides respite care, giving parents or carers a break from caring for their child on a full time basis, and is in a family setting. The child will be matched with a family and will stay with the same family each time.
To find out more about Home from Home fostering, please visit Home from Home – Foster with Slough
Alternatively, you can call 01753 690960 to speak to a member of our team.
