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May
May
Foster child wins Somerset Youth Award
Well done to one of our very own foster child, Brandon from Frome, who has won an award at the Pride of Somerset Youth Awards 2019. Brandon’s whole famil...
30
May
May
Foster child shortlisted for writing awards
Congratulations to Jay Lenton aged 13 and Ryan aged 9 who were shortlisted for the Coram ‘Voices 2019’ national writing Awards.
Voices is a cr...
29
May
May
Foster Carers out in force at Half Marathon
From beginners to race veterans, Somerset County Council staff and Foster Carers came out in force! Running in the Yeovil Half Marathon on Sunday (31 March), e...
27
May
May
What’s it like being a Short Break Foster Carer?
There are many different kids of fostering.
Some involve looking after children in care, some children with disabilities or special educational needs to o...
25
May
May
Fostering in film – Instant Family review
Fostering in Somerset Team Manager Trevor Goss reviews fostering film ‘Instant Family’
I wasn’t sure what genre to put Hollywood’s...
17
May
May
Somerset Foster Carer to get MBE
Meet the lady who has fostered more than 100 children in 40 years
Our very own foster carer Elaine Koerner is set to be rewarded in the New Years Honours ...
28
Dec
Dec
Somerset School Children win prizes for Fostering Christmas Cards
“We’re very proud of their winning designs and hope they help to find foster parents for children whose own family may not be in a position to look...
22
Dec
Dec
Tips for Fostering at Christmas
Foster carer Eve Ford talks about how her and her family make everyone feel part of the family at Christmas
It’s so important to make young people f...
20
Dec
Dec
Well done to our Christmas Card Winners
Well done to all our Fostering Christmas Card competition winners
So many amazing entries and some beautiful Christmas cards – t...
14
Dec
Dec
Switch to Local Authority Fostering
Are you fostering for an independent fostering agency but live in Somerset?
Here are a few reasons why you should seriously consider making the switch to ...
12
Dec
Dec
Young person in foster care wins award
Well done to Joshua Stobie on winning ‘Peer to Peer Supporter of the Year’.
Joshua accepted his award at the ‘Unsung Heroes Awards&rsquo...
