February '21 Archive

Somerset foster carer Karen Deverell’s work with young people has been recognised nationally with an MBE in the recent honours list. Karen was wit...

Leaving care can be tough – but a Somerset County Council apprenticeship scheme is helping young people use their own experiences to kickstart their careers.

Faced with the uncertainties of lockdown during a pandemic, there are not too many 21-year-olds who would think about taking on two young foster children. ...

Search to find homes for Somerset teenagers continues during pandemic More homes are urgently needed in Somerset to provide vital support to young peopl...

A young Somerset couple fostering two teenage brothers say parenting a family had always been a dream they felt they may never achieve, simply because they are...

“Foster carers really do care” – that’s not a slogan or a soundbite, but the words of a young man who is making his way in life thanks...

Have you ever thought about fostering? Interested to know more? Then join us for our live information sessions. As part of Foster Care Fortnight, we...