Well done to all our Fostering Christmas Card competition winners
So many amazing entries and some beautiful Christmas cards – t...
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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...
07
Dec
Dec
Your spare room could change a teenager’s life
‘Stepping Stones’ Supported Lodgings
Could you offer a spare bedroom and guidance to a young person?
Many young peo...
29
Nov
Nov
Why it’s good to stay put
Brother and sister Dale and Kaleigh have thrived growing up with their Foster family in Somerset.
In this short video, the...
21
Nov
Nov
Police pitch in to help Foster Children
Bridgwater Police came to lend a hand at a fostering ‘Getting to Know You’ day, for ‘looked after’ children and their Foster Carers
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14
Nov
Nov
Animals and Fostering
We’re celebrating the animals that help with fostering
Pets can really help traumatised children to settle in and open up. Thank yo...
13
Nov
Nov
Somerset Brownie wins prize for fostering poster
1st North Petherton Brownie Pack
A brownie from North Petherton has won a poster competition, encouraging more people to consider fostering in Somerset.
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10
Nov
Nov
Respite Care for Alex aged 8
Meet Alex.
Alex likes cars, playgrounds and playing with water. He’s a great eater and a good sleeper.
Alex is a sweet little boy who ...
06
Nov
Nov
Work, Life, Family and Fostering
Roger Smith in front of a fostering and adoption community display at Angel Place, Bridgwater
Meet our very busy Foster Carer Roger Smith…..
A...
31
May
May
Robyn’s story
What difference can fostering make to a teenager’s life?
My name is Robyn.
I like writing stories, swimming, drawing random stuff, playing vide...
28
May
May
Why we love fostering teenagers
Amanda and Steve talk about the benefits of fostering older children and teenagers.
They discuss how they shape and guide young lives with th...
