East Sussex Foster Care Association

We want to say a big thank you to all of our volunteers that have joined us up on the Beachy Head 10k course. The Ultra Marathon has just gone through and now we wait for the 10k runners. Good luck to everyone taking part, runners and volunteers.

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Throughout October we're celebrating amazing children of foster carers and everything they do to support the children and young people joining their homes. . ✨

William is nine and his family have been fostering for three years. During that time William has helped support many children who have joined the family, including his current two foster sisters aged eight and fourteen.

William says one of his favourite fostering memories is going on a family camping holiday to Anglesey in Wales with his foster sisters. They all played together on the beach, burying each other in sand and he made them a mermaid sculpture! 🏖

William’s mum Genevieve said: “He has taken it all in his stride and I am so proud of how he supports me, his dad and all the children and young people we care for.” 💬

410. Fostering with Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Rebekah Pierre, Sarah Thomas and Lemn Sissay The Guilty Feminist 410. Fostering Presented by Deborah Frances-White and Kiri Pritchard-McLean with guests Rebekah Pierre, Sarah Thomas and Lemn Sissay Recorde

The children had a great time at the art session. Sunflower and flower theme. Thanks so much to our lovely art teacher Maureen and Kim our kind and patient treasurer for giving up your time to support this event. We also enjoyed an ice cream 🍦as it was hot hot hot 🔥

Well done to ESCC Fostering Service

🎉 We're pleased to announce that our fostering film, Any of Us, has won 'Best Collaboration' and 'Best Creative Comms' at the comms2point0 , celebrating excellence in public sector communications 🎉

follows the journey of three people who apply to be foster carers. They come from different walks of life with varying life skills and experiences to bring to the table. The short film shows how people who consider themselves ordinary, can become foster carers, and do extraordinary things which directly change the lives of the children in their care. It's inspiring to watch, and to acknowledge and appreciate that this is what our East Sussex Fostering carers take in their stride every day!

There is a national need for more foster carers, and certainly in , we need more new foster carers now.
❔ If you've ever considered fostering, or you're thinking about 'maybe one day', please get in touch for an initial chat to find out more. Why not join one of our online information sessions, or send us your details via our web form (link in comments)

🤝 Many thanks to John at CAN Digital who drove to County Hall in Lewes to present the award and to Rachel who both coordinated over 80 councils to work together and achieve this amazing production. As always, thank you to our wonderful ESCC foster carers who already make the difference 'Any of Us' can.

When you spend most of your life 'in care' and despite life's challenges, you become the most impressive and generous young person, thinking of others and advocating for young people as part of East Sussex County Council's CICC (Children in Care Council).
Your strength, understanding and positivity is inspiring for other young people whether they are care-experienced or not, and also for those who might be considering becoming a foster carer with East Sussex Fostering. Thank you 🙂

Call us on 01323 464129 or drop us a line via our Enquiry Form on the website, and checkout the comments below.

Everything you need to know about fostering... Meet our friendly recruitment team at this online 'virtual' information event from the comfort of your own home on your smart phone, tablet or laptop.
No commitment to apply if you're not ready yet, but a great opportunity to listen to the information and ask absolutely any questions you have. You can foster part-time or full-time, and specify your preference of which type of fostering might suit you best, as well as your preferred age to care for from 0-2's upto teens.
🙂 Find out what it's like to be a foster carer and give a child in East Sussex a brighter future. If you're over 21, have some experience with children and a spare room, you could begin your fostering journey soon!
👉see comments or head to our website to join us
❓ or call 01323 464129

So grateful to all of our bakers, so many wonderful donations, including 100 delicious quality cookies hand baked for us by Tim Mercer one of the bikers from our community partner Rolling Rides.

The sun is out and the Arlington Bluebell Walk is open,and we are here for our final charity duty day. Come and enjoy a walk among the bluebells on a beautiful spring day, followed by a spot of lunch or some homemade cakes supplied by our amazing volunteers. We look forward to seeing you.
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The Broccoli & Stilton Soup has got the official seal of approval, why not pop over to the Arlington Bluebell Walk and see for your self, of course there is more on the menu to choose from and a large selection of homemade cakes.
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The rain has stopped and the sun is coming out, so come and visit us at the Arlington Bluebell Walk.
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Our children had an amazing time at their party; they transformed into superheroes, all thanks to the fantastic bouncy castle! Huge thanks to Kipp Bassett and the whole team at Chloe's Castles for your incredible generosity.

The view has changed, but they are still running!