FAMILY LINK PLUS TAKES OVER FOSTERING!

Last week (23 - 29 October) the Family Link Plus team at Gloucestershire County Council staged a takeover of the fostering service’s marketing channels! Family Link Plus (FLP) is a specialist team within the GCC fostering service that provides daytime or overnight support for families across Gloucestershire with children who have complex health needs or disabilities.

During the week, FLP featured radio adverts and an event at Sainsbury’s in Stroud, as well as profiles of its short break foster carers and staff, a blog post, and launched its new short film which proudly promotes this popular service.

Fantastic bonds are formed between Family Link Plus carers, the children and their families. Many carers support the same people for years, watching them grow from children to young adults. One parent says of the service, “Having a family link plus carer is a huge weight off my shoulders. I know my child is safe, I can go out and do something myself and she’s going to be having fun whilst I’m doing it. It gives us time as a family to do what others take for granted – just normal stuff like shopping!”

FLP’s motto is ‘Give a little time, make a big difference’ and they would like to hear from anyone who thinks they could embrace the opportunity to become a short break carer. Get in touch on 01452 426860 or check out the Takeover page at www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/fostering/familylinkplustakeover.