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 ...
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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
02
Mar
Mar
Fostering books start countywide library tour on World Book Day
Six inspiring books start a tour around Somerset Libraries on World Book Day, raising awareness of the importance of foster carers.
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
