Northumberland joins campaign to recruit more foster carers this Christmas
08 Dec 2023 ARCHIVED (over 3 months old) - view latest news
Contact our regional enquiry hub – Foster With North East www.FosterWithNorthEast.org.uk
Northumberland County Council has teamed up with local authorities across the country to create the ‘Opening Doors to Fostering’ campaign - an online advent-style campaign highlighting how foster carers go all-out to make the festive season extra-special for the children they care for.
They wish to share with local communities why people should consider fostering with their local council and the impact it can make to children and young people who are in need of a place to feel safe and cared for.
The annual Fostering in England statistics brings to light the pressures currently facing foster care, where the numbers of carers are continuing to decline against a backdrop of record numbers of children in need of fostering families.
The figures show a downward trend in the number of foster carer applications over the last five years. The number of applications received from prospective fostering households in 2022 to 2023 was the lowest number in several years and 18% lower than 2018 to 2019.
Cllr Guy Renner-Thompson, Cabinet member for Inspiring Young People, said: “This time of the year can be an especially difficult time for our cared for young people who are distant from the people and places they know.
"The campaign will showcase the life-changing impact our foster carers and their families can make in children’s lives, creating memories which can be cherished forever. We hope the campaign will encourage more people to put themselves forward for this rewarding role.”
You can see the full Opening Doors to Fostering Campaign on Facebook www.facebook.com/FosterWithNorthumberland
Thinking about opening your door for a child or young person?
Call 0800 917 7771 or email: contact@fosterwithnortheast.org.uk
Contact our regional enquiry hub – Foster With North East www.FosterWithNorthEast.org.uk