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Having a great support network on your fostering journey makes a huge difference not just for you as a foster carer, but also to the children you open your home to. Head to our website to learn more: orlo.uk/F9jf4
Could you change a child's future? Find out about becoming a foster carer in Buckinghamshire: fostering.buckinghamshire.go…
Matty’s story shows how fostering can change a child’s future, providing the love, stability and support every child deserves.
We’re launching a national campaign to help create 10,000 new foster places, find out more fostering.campaign.gov.uk/
Could fostering fit your life? More people can foster than most realise. You could be single, renting or working and still be able to foster. Find out if you could foster now: orlo.uk/ZWV2U
It’s Children of Foster Carers’ Week, celebrating the important role foster carers’ children play in the fostering community. Zina, Chief Executive of Buckinghamshire Council and child of a foster carer, shares this special message.
#COFCW26 #fostering @fosteringnet
Learn more about joining our fostering community: orlo.uk/8vx45
Fostering can be a challenge but is incredibly rewarding in so many ways. The small joys, first experiences and memories you create as a foster family will fill your heart.
Do you have space in your heart and home to foster? Find out about how to become a foster carer: orlo.uk/OqBHg
If you’re considering becoming a foster carer but want to know more, join us at our free in-person fostering information evening in Aylesbury on 14 October to speak to our friendly team and hear first-hand experiences from foster carers. Book your spot: orlo.uk/C2IGf
It’s Kinship Care Week, celebrating our incredible kinship carer and special guardian community and the vital role they play to provide stable and loving homes keeping children and young people connected to their family and roots.
#KinshipCareWeek
To learn more about kinship care, head to our website: orlo.uk/0252k
Last week we hosted our annual Foster Carer Awards - an opportunity to celebrate our amazing carer community who work tirelessly to support our children and young people.
Yes, you can foster if you have pets. We will need to check that they would be safe & well-behaved around children, & also consider how foster children would react to the animals in your home. Learn more about becoming a foster carer: orlo.uk/ME0sC
Could your local business:
•offer staff flexibility for foster carers
•provide discounts or experiences for fostering families?
•lend a space for fostering events?
Join our Fostering Friendly scheme and make a difference to our local fostering community in Buckinghamshire. Head to our website and sign up to our free webinar on Friday 11 September to find out how you can get involved: orlo.uk/717oC
By joining our Fostering Friendly scheme, you can help make Buckinghamshire a more supportive place for our local fostering families. Whether it's a small gesture or a long-term commitment, every contribution makes a big difference and there's so many ways to get involved!
Head to our website for more information and book your spot at our free webinar to learn more about how your business can get involved: orlo.uk/tzubR
Thinking about fostering but have questions about what it involves? Join our free online fostering information evening on Wednesday 9 September to learn about starting your fostering journey and hear first-hand from foster carers. Book your spot: orlo.uk/9OpoN
We're looking for more local employers, businesses & organisations to become Fostering Friendly and support our foster carer community! To learn more, sign up to join our free webinar on Friday 11 September: orlo.uk/Lv7W2
Considering fostering but concerned about your work schedule? This is something we'll discuss with you during the application process.
Head to our website to learn more and get in touch with us (link below in comments)
It may be that you have a partner and work different hours to cover the day, your workplace could be Fostering Friendly and offer flexible work arrangements, or you choose to look after school-aged children and work around this. Learn more: orlo.uk/Ps5rF