Somerset Council Leader Bill Revans has made a public plea for more foster carers to come forward to provide stable homes for children in Somerset.
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Aug
Aug
Get set, foster!
Almost 40 staff from Somerset Council plan to lace up their trainers to help raise awareness of fostering and the urgent need for more foster carers in the coun...
01
Feb
Feb
Urgent need for Somerset residents to support local children in care
Somerset residents have the potential to make a difference to a vulnerable child’s life and future, providing better outcomes for local children in care ...
01
Nov
Nov
How Stepping Stones Carers are supporting care leavers
As part of National Care Leavers’ Week (25 October – 1 November), a Somerset foster family is sharing the rewards of Stepping Stones care; a scheme which provi...
13
Oct
Oct
National Parenting Week: Helping families stay together
Alongside National Parenting Week, a retired foster carer is sharing the importance of Parent & Child Carers in Somerset, a role which provides care and support...
04
Oct
Oct
Foster Homes To Forever Homes
Foster care to forever homes
In the lead up to National Adoption Week, Somerset Council is praising the vital role foster carers play in helping children ...
13
Sep
Sep
Somerset couple proud to provide fresh start for teenagers in need
In the lead up to Taunton Pride this weekend, a same sex couple from Somerset are sharing how fostering teenagers has a positive impact on the lives of vulnerab...
04
Aug
Aug
Somerset Children in Care celebrated by Lemn Sissay OBE at annual awards
The outstanding achievements of Somerset’s children and young people were celebrated at an awards ceremony at Taunton Rugby Club on Tuesday 25th July.
23
Jun
Jun
How Somerset foster carers are providing sanctuary for children fleeing violence and persecution
Foster carers in Somerset are playing a vital role supporting children and young people from across the globe who have been forced to leave their families for s...
16
May
May
Foster care fortnight comes to Somerset
The vital role foster carers play in improving the lives of Somerset’s children and young people is being celebrated during Foster Care Fortnight.
12
May
May
Win Somerset festival tickets with our hidden pebbles – and help children
Find a special pebble hidden in Somerset to be in with a chance of winning festival tickets
04
Apr
Apr
Egg-stravagant Easter donation for Somerset children in care
A C Mole donate 120 Easter eggs to Fostering In Somerset for local children in care
