Meet council’s fostering team this weekend at Gloucester Quays
The Fostering Outreach event takes place on Friday 10 May from 10am to 8pm, and Saturday 11 May from 10am to 7pm, inside Gloucester Quays (near The Fragrance Shop and Levi.)
Hosted with Red Door Media, the event will be used to launch a 60 second film to raise awareness of fostering and the urgent need for more local foster carers, to provide a safe and loving home for local children.
The film features Tammy Wheatley, Head of Fostering, alongside four of the council’s amazing foster carers. It aims to show what fostering involves and why people should foster for the county council which provides foster carers with ongoing support.
Members of the fostering service support teams and foster carers will be available on both days to share information and answer questions from anyone who is interested in fostering for the county council.
The event marks the start of Foster Care Fortnight which runs from Monday 13 May to Sunday 26 May. Foster Care Fortnight is The Fostering Network’s annual campaign to raise the profile of fostering and show how foster care transforms lives. The theme this year is #FosteringMoments.
Cllr Stephen Davies, cabinet member for children’s safeguarding and early years at Gloucestershire County Council said: “We are looking for more local families and individuals interested in fostering for the county council, so that children who aren’t able to live with their birth family can stay within their communities, at their school and close to family and friends.
“I would encourage anyone who is curious about fostering to join us at Gloucester Quays this Friday and Saturday where we’ll have foster carers who can answer your questions and share their insights into this rewarding role. The fostering team will also be on hand to tell you about the training, support, and financial package available to foster carers.
“Alternatively, you can contact us now for a conversation about whether joining our local fostering family could be for you. If you have space in your heart and your home, with a desire make a positive difference in a child’s life, please get in touch.”
Whether you are employed or not, you live alone or as part of a family, if you are interested in fostering, we would love to hear from you. Contact us now for a no obligation conversation to find out more about how we can support you to become a foster carer for Gloucestershire County Council. Please visit www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/fostering or call 01242 532654.