If you’re interested in fostering, find out more during Foster Care Fortnight.
The two-week promotion, which continues until 24 May, will celebrate the amazing work of foster carers as well as highlighting the need for more carers.
Dorset Council’s fostering team will be answering questions about fostering during online drop-in sessions, carrying out live interviews, highlighting the achievements of Dorset’s foster carers and running competitions on social media. See our @fosterindorset Facebook page for more details.
Cllr Andrew Parry, Dorset Council Portfolio Holder for Children, Education and Early Help, said: “Why not find out about fostering during Foster Care Fortnight?
“Our online drop-in sessions and other events are an ideal way of finding out more. If you think you could make a difference to a child’s life, please take a look. Dorset children need Dorset to care for them. We urgently need more foster carers to look after children of all ages.
“A lot of people think fostering isn’t for them, they may worry that they are too old or don’t fit a certain stereotype. We want to get the message across that most people can foster, we want to hear from people who are retired, LGBTQ+, single or have no childcare experience. Please don’t rule yourself out, all you need is love, energy and a spare room!
“Visit fosterindorset.com to find out about fostering or search for #fosteringpays on social media.”
Foster Care Fortnight is an annual awareness raising campaign, delivered by leading fostering charity, The Fostering Network.
Find out more about fostering in Dorset at: Fosterindorset.com
