Fostering in Somerset Team Manager Trevor Goss reviews fostering film ‘Instant Family’
I wasn’t sure what genre to put Hollywood’s...
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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...
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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