Events and news
Events and news
Come and meet Foster Carers from the
Northumberland Team at one of our events.
We are a friendly team and all of our events
are an informal opportunity to meet people who are currently
fostering, hear about their experiences and ask any questions you
may have.
You have the choice of information evenings, with a
presentation and chance to meet the team, as well as new monthly
drop in sessions starting in September.
If you can't make an event, you can always
ring the team to get the ball rolling on 01670 62 62 62.
Upcoming events
For Foster Care Fortnight 13th to 26th May 2013
We are popping to a town near you from 11am until 2pm on:
Monday 13th May County Hall Morpeth
Friday 17th May Morrisons Supermarket
Berwick
Monday 20th May Tescos Hexham
Wednesday 22nd MaySainsburys (Manor Walks )
Cramlington
Friday 24th May Sainsburys Alnwick
A huge thank you to our supporting local supermarkets!
Your next fostering information evening: Monday 10th June
2013 in Cramlington
The information evening is not part of the
assessment process; it is for people who are not sure if they would
like to proceed; giving you an opportunity to meet some of our
families and young people. We have a short presentation, young
people’s DVD and then the opportunity to ask questions with all of
the team – foster carers, young people, supervising social workers
and recruitment officer. The events start at 6.30pm and
usually last for about an hour and a half.
West Hartford Community Fire Station, West Hartford
Business Park, Cramlington, NE23 3JP
Registration and light refreshments 6.30pm - 6.45pm
Presentation and Questions 6.45pm - 8pm
To register, please email Caroline Matthews on
familyplacement@northumberland.gov.uk or
call 01670 62 62 62
Future information evenings:
14th August 2013 Berwick
16th October 2013 Alnwick
22nd January 2014 Morpeth
12th March 2014 Hexham
Family Placement Service monthly drop in sessions:
From September, in addtion to the information evening programme,
the team will be on hand each month to answer your questions about
adoption and fostering in an informal setting between 4pm -
6pm. (Venue to be confirmed shortly)
11th September 2013
23rd October 2013
6th November 2013
11th December 2013
15th January 2014
12th February 2014
26th March 2014
Fostering Supporters
Northumberland's Adoption and Fostering Teams work in
partnership with many outstanding people and organisations who
pledge their support of the services for local children, young
people and their families. Below are some of those who have
helped support our goals:
The Duchess of Northumberland:
Her
Grace, The Duchess of Northumberland made history by becoming the
first woman to be given a centuries-old role as the county's
official representative of the Crown. The Duchess, appointed by the
Queen as the new Lord Lieutenant of Northumberland, fulfils a
ceremonial post which dates back to the reign of King Henry
VIII.
Her Grace is heavily involved with the voluntary sector,
fostering and encouraging voluntary and welfare organisations.
The Duchess has supported foster families and supports the
county's work to help improve the lives of some of the county's
most vulnerable children and young people.
Glenn McCrory:
The North East's
first ever world boxing champion Glenn McCrory rose from hardship
to heights achieved by only a few, attaining the IBF cruiserweight
boxing world championship. Since hanging up his gloves Glenn uses
his great expertise to full effect in many areas including a TV
documentary maker, a charity fund raiser, and a supporter of local
community groups. Now a commentator and presenter for Sky Sports TV
with over twenty years service he set up the Glenn McCrory
Foundation with the aim of raising the aspirations of young people
from areas of deprivation in the North East.
Deputy Lieutenant of Northumberland, Glenn has pledged his
support to Northumberland's looked after children and young people,
helping the teams raise awareness of the need for more foster
families and adoptive parents.
Sharon Barbour:
BBC TV Look North Presenter and Health Reporter; Director and
also RTS Journalist of the Year 2011.
New
Zealand born, now North East celebrity, Sharon has pledged her
support to looked after children and young people in
Northumberland, following her Look North Foster Care Fortnight
feature on the need for more foster carers for teenagers across the
region. "When I first visited friends in Ullswater in Cumbria 12
years ago - it felt like home. I also love Scotland - and the coast
and countryside of Northumberland. Of course I miss New Zealand -
but apart from there - what better place in the world to live? I
feel very lucky to be here in Newcastle, where my father's family
lived. Foster carers and adoptive families make such a difference
in children and young people's lives, and I hope that we have
helped to raise awareness and that more people come forward to
offer such valuable roles for North East children and young
people."
News
Have a look at the most recent articles and
press releases that the fostering service has issued.
