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.
This is our first Foster in Dorset blog but we thought this was a great way to let you know about what we have been up to and what’s coming up.
At the start of the new year, many people take stock and consider making changes in their lives, including looking at a new career. Will 2020 be the right time for you to make a difference to a child’s life?
What happens when everyone goes back to school, back to work and you are planning a funeral for 200 attendees ? Well you start drinking a lot of caffeine and join a musical to keep you sane.
Last week Dorset council voted to support Safe Passage (Dorset), provided that the government fully funds the programme.
