The outlook for children in care and care leavers in the Dorset Council area has seen improvements over the last twelve months following a busy and productive year. These were the headlines which were delivered to a recent meeting of the Corporate Parenting board. Councillor Byron Quayle, portfolio holder for children, education, skills and early… Read more How Dorset Council is supporting children in care
To mark the second week of #FosterCareFortnight, we are hearing from another of Dorset’s fantastic foster carers. Tanya, who lives with her partner Richard in Ferndown, shares what made them decide to foster with Dorset Council and the advice they’d give to others who are considering it.
Dorset’s amazing children in care and their wonderful foster families have been celebrated at the Dorset Star Awards. The awards, which are hosted by Dorset Council, celebrate our children’s achievements, as well as recognising the great work done by our foster families. This year the awards had to be virtual, but 87 certificates celebrating children’s… Read more Star Awards Celebrate Children in Care and Foster Families
This month I’ve had the pleasure of having a very inspiring young man on daily respite at my house who made me think about how difficult it’s been for young people in care in these crazy times.
Groundhog day and TV appearances? Latest blog by Amanda one of our brilliant foster carers.
If you’re interested in fostering, find out more during Foster Care Fortnight.
Room for two more ? Latest blog by Amanda (one of our brilliant foster carers)
Dorset’s children in care and their foster families have been celebrated at the 2019 Star Awards.
