Shining a light on fostering across Nottinghamshire
Fostering banners are appearing across Nottinghamshire in the run up to Foster Care Fortnight as part of Nottinghamshire County Council’s ongoing commitment to recruiting more foster carers for local children.
Foster Care Fortnight is a national campaign celebrating the incredible impact foster carers make and aims to encourage others to consider fostering. For some of the county council’s existing foster carers, similar banners were the spark that inspired them to take the first step.
Paula, who has been fostering alongside her husband for more than 12 years, recalls seeing the banners while travelling home from work.
“I was on my way back from work, coming down the A614, and there were the banners at the side of the road with the words ‘Could you foster?’,” she said. “I’d never really thought about fostering before that.”
“It genuinely felt like somebody was sending me a sign. I spoke to my husband and said, ‘Shall we find out more?’, and that’s exactly what we did.”
In partnership with Nottingham City Council, Derby City Council and Derbyshire County Council as part of Foster for East Midlands Councils, the county council is working hard to bring more foster carers on board because every child deserves a loving, stable home.
The county council is committed to providing the best support possible to foster carers so they can continue to help our children and young people.
Fostering locally means that children get to remain in their community with their school, friends and extended family nearby.
Councillor Rory Green, Cabinet Member for Children and Families, said: “Foster carers play a massive role in the lives of vulnerable children and young people. We are determined to encourage more people to become foster carers. It really is the greatest gift an adult can give. Our council believes the good folk of Nottinghamshire will come forward.
“We want to ensure that all of our children and young people have safe, loving homes to thrive in. Our foster carers are vital in achieving that. If you have seen our banners or an advert, please act on that curiosity to find out more.
“If you have space in your heart and in your home, do get in touch with Foster for East Midlands Councils. It takes one minute of your time to register your interest. We are genuinely grateful for you considering a brighter future for our children in Nottinghamshire.”
Anyone interested in fostering should get in touch with Foster for East Midlands Councils or call 03033 132950.
