Foster Care Fortnight runs from 11 to 24 May and this year’s theme is ‘This is Fostering’.
It aims to shine a light on the everyday experiences of fostering; the real moments and everyday interactions that help children feel safe, supported, and able to thrive.
There are a number of events planned across the East Riding to help you begin your fostering journey:
- Online information events are taking place on Thursday 14 May at 7pm to 8pm and Friday 22 May at 12.30pm:
https://www.eastriding.gov.uk/children-and-families/fostering/#upcoming-events
Discover what fostering involves, the different options, and the children who need your support. You can hear about the support available, payments, and the training provided. You can also ask any questions you might have.
- You can visit East Riding Fostering at Bridlington Kite Festival on Thursday 16 and Friday 17 May, 10am to 5pm, at Sewerby Cliff Top.
- You can always contact East Riding Fostering for a friendly, informal chat or to request an information booklet on: (01482) 394095, via email: fosteringrecruitment@eastriding.gov.uk or follow East Riding Fostering on Facebook.
East Riding Fostering say:
“There is no ‘ideal’ type of foster carer, everyone is unique and brings their own individual experience and abilities. The most important attributes are having time, patience, a sense of humour and the ability to love.
“Foster families come in all shapes and sizes, and people can decide what type of foster caring arrangements would work for them, with different types of fostering to suit different homes, family dynamics and life commitments.
“People who foster for East Riding Fostering receive comprehensive support including their own dedicated social worker to provide practical, emotional and therapeutic support, training and regular social events. There are also local support groups available for foster carers and help for existing children in the family to adapt to fostering.
“East Riding Fostering rates increased this year to recognise the valued role foster carers take and the financial offer for foster families is amongst the highest in the Yorkshire and Humber region. In addition to financial allowances, families also receive contributions towards equipment, additional money on the child’s birthday and at Christmas. All members of the household also receive free membership to East Riding leisure centres and there are a number of discounts, special offers and events exclusively for East Riding foster carers.”
