The Fostering Network have launched a Staying Put Guidance for Children, Young People, Fostering Services and Leaving Care Services. The guidance aims to provide a framework of best practice that will assist all parties in the implementation of staying put and seeks to guide local authorities and fostering services in developing an approach to staying […]
Are you interested in fostering in South Gloucestershire, but aren’t sure what’s involved? Our fostering information evenings are really helpful. These events enable you to talk directly with foster carers and social workers over a cuppa. You can ask any questions you may have and we’ll give you all the information you need to decide […]
There are many reasons why children in South Gloucestershire come in to the care system. Some just need a bed for a few nights, while we help their parents through a crisis. Others are casualties of family breakdown or victims of neglect and abuse. All desperately needing safe, loving homes, with people just like you. […]
The fostering service will be visiting local libraries during Foster Care Fortnight (8 – 21 May) to give you the opportunity to find out how you can become a Foster Carer. The theme of this year’s national campaign which is run by the Fostering Network is ‘foster care transforms lives’. We have approximately 240 children […]
As part of LGBT adoption & fostering week, South Gloucestershire Council and five other adoption agencies will be holding an information evening on the 6th March about fostering and adoption. Sexuality isn’t a barrier when it comes to making a difference to vulnerable children and young people. It’s a great opportunity to meet LGBT adoption […]
Foster carers helped launch a campaign today (Thursday 30 January) to recruit more people to take on this rewarding role. With approximately 100 children and young people coming in to care each year in South Gloucestershire, we need to attract more foster carers – especially for teenagers – to come forward and open up your […]