Six inspiring books start a tour around Somerset Libraries on World Book Day, raising awareness of the importance of foster carers.
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09
Feb
Feb
Bear trail and other free fun activities at Taunton library this half-term
A variety of bear-themed family games, activities and competitions are planned at Taunton Library during February Half Term (11-18 February), inspired by Foster...
07
Feb
Feb
How our National Parks are helping foster carers connect with their young people.
In Somerset, we are surrounded by outstanding National Parks. One of our foster carers speaks about how these free spaces are helping her connect with the young...
12
Jan
Jan
Sequel to award-winning fostering campaign launched on primetime television
Fostering In Somerset have released a short-film sequel to their award winning advertising campaign
23
Dec
Dec
Somerset family donates Christmas gifts to young people leaving care
A family in Somerset has donated festive gift bags for local teenagers in care
16
Nov
Nov
50% Council Tax Discount For Foster Carers
A new unified Council Tax Reduction Scheme has been agreed to further support Somerset foster carers.
14
Nov
Nov
Dedication to Children In Care
Somerset foster carer, Emma, has dedicated her first book to all the children who came to her ‘without warm jumpers’.
01
Nov
Nov
We need more Stepping Stones...
Somerset County Council is highlighting the need to recruit more ‘Stepping Stones’ carers to support young care leavers.
22
Sep
Sep
Good Ofsted Rating
Somerset Children and Young People’s Services celebrates “Good” Ofsted rating – “Rightly proud of the significant progress it has made…”
28
Jul
Jul
And the winners are....
Three winners of the Fostering In Somerset Creative Writing Competition have been announced....
21
Jul
Jul
'Highly Commended' for Theo's Story
Somerset County Council’s foster care recruitment campaign ‘Theo’s Story’ was highly commended last night (20 July) at a prestigious national awards ceremony.
24
May
May
Gold for Elias
Elias, who spent 3 years in a Somerset foster home, recently spent the day at Buckingham Palace to collect his prestigious gold award....
