Manx Care’s Family Placement Service is calling for more foster families on the Island to come forward, as The Fostering Network’s Foster Care Fortnight begins across the UK.
The annual campaign to raise awareness and understanding of foster care takes place from May 13 to 26.
Fostering offers children and young people a home when they are unable to live with their birth family.
Foster care
Sometimes children only stay with a family for a few days, while others will live with their foster family for a few weeks, months, years and beyond.
Carers make a significant difference in the lives of fostered children and young people, helping them to flourish and changing their future.
During this fortnight, the Family Placement Service aim to shine a light on all the valuable contributions made by fostering families every day.
It is a chance for all those involved in fostering, and the communities that support them to tell their stories and share their experiences.
Family Placement Service
The theme of this year’s Foster Care Fortnight is #FosteringMoments. During the fortnight 2024 it wants to celebrate the moments that define fostering journeys, big and small.
The moments that built confidence, made young people feel safe and created memories. These will be shared through the fortnight on its social media pages.
If you would like to meet the team in person, the Family Placement Service will be at the following locations throughout the fortnight.
In addition you will see the team out and about taking part in a number of other events, including a ‘Foster Walk’ on Douglas prom and a ‘Family Fun Day’ in Peel – just a couple of events that have been organised for their Foster Carers and their families to celebrate the wonderful work they do.
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