The Wurzels aren’t the only big Somerset name hoping to make the crowds smile at a popular West Somerset festival this coming August bank holiday week...
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May
May
Bridgwater shows-off children’s creations
People visiting Bridgwater Library are now being greeted by the bright and brilliant creations of Somerset children currently in care.
The artwork by 11-t...
29
Apr
Apr
Social workers scramble up Snowdon for Somerset Foster Carers
Dedicated social workers have trekked to the top of Wales’ highest mountain in aid of a voluntary organisation representing Foster Carers in Somerset.
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31
Mar
Mar
Children in care launch their art exhibition of ‘Dreams and Aspirations’
*Foster Care Fortnight, Monday 16 to Sunday 29 May 2016*
An exuberant art exhibition created by Somerset 11 to 16 year olds who are currently ...
30
Dec
Dec
Celebrating fantastic Foster Carers’ commitment to children
The tireless enthusiasm and energy of Somerset County Council foster carers in helping turn children’s lives around has been celebrated at an awards even...
14
Dec
Dec
Good Cause coming to a Coffee Shop near You
We’ve launched a special series of events all about fostering and adoption!
Our Fostering and Adoption Recruitment Service is teaming up with C...
25
Nov
Nov
Do you look after someone else’s child? Tell us today
Have you been looking after someone else’s child for more than 28 days? If so, Somerset County Council is urging you to get in touch right away for help ...
29
Sep
Sep
Chris and Ian’s LGBT Fostering Week blog
Chris and his husband Ian have been together for a decade, civil partnered for 8 years, and fostering for the last 18 months.
In support of LGBT ...
18
Sep
Sep
“He’s the most amazing little boy”
Jayne* and David* were the first couple to embrace Fostering to Adopt in Somerset – and are strong advocates of the initiative. The couple have kindly sh...
09
Sep
Sep
“You’ve got to have open arms with young people”
Jade is 21 and has lived in Somerset pretty much her whole life. She was 14 when she went into foster care, after an incident at home meant she couldn&rsqu...
30
Jul
Jul
Help children and teenagers in crisis turn their lives around
A New Year is the perfect time to embrace a new, life-changing challenge. This January, we’re on the hunt for people with enthusiasm, drive and life...
10
Jul
Jul
Our Christmas wishes
Dozens of children and young people in foster homes with Somerset County Council’s foster carers have marked the festive season by sharing their Christma...
