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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...
25
May
May
One of our teenagers scoops a national award
Ryan with Lemn Sissay and Fiona Phur, Partnership Business Manager, Children’s Commissioning
A Somerset teenager has scooped a national ...
18
May
May
We need ‘Stepping Stones’ in Somerset Towns
Stepping Stones – Supported Lodgings
This scheme provides help, care and support to young people aged 16+ who are leaving the care of the local a...
15
May
May
Why we can’t wait to foster
In their heartfelt and honest video blog Rich and Theresa speak openly about what it’s like getting approved as a foster carer.
Watch their video...
30
Apr
Apr
Costa Coffee Supports Fostering and Adoption in Somerset
We are teaming up with Costa Coffee, to help the search for Foster Carers and Adopters!
Come and find out more about fostering and adoption in several sto...
27
Apr
Apr
LGBT Fostering & Adoption Week – Caroline and Liz’s Story
Caroline and her wife Liz have been fostering for over a year now, they shared their story for LGBT Fostering and Adoption Week
Why did you decide to fost...
26
Apr
Apr
Fostering made me who I am today
Adrian Hill Lives in Frome and is Account Manager/Editor for ‘Mendip Living’. He tells his fostering story:
How was your experience of being f...
23
Apr
Apr
Rugby Transformed My Foster Child
This time last year I stood in a field, watching my foster child in a game of rugby.
Feeling a bit cynical that we had driven for an hour, just for him to st...
22
Apr
Apr
School Children step in to spread the word!
Thank you to the pupils from from Holy Trinity Primary School, Taunton who helped us make this heart-warming video about&nbs...
12
Apr
Apr
Football and Fostering – Yeovil Town Supports Fostering in Somerset
Yeovil Town Football club and Fostering in Somerset joined forces on Saturday 23 December, for an afternoon of family fun and awareness-raising.
Sparky th...
07
Apr
Apr
Foster Carer Activity Autumn Blog
Autumn Cookery Fun
One of the most rewarding things about being a foster carer is the huge difference it makes to a child’s life
This is the di...
