Worcestershire Fostering, Worcester Videos

Fostering can mean everything to those involved. That is the message of our powerful new film launched today by Worcestershire Fostering Follow foster carer Mike and his family on a journey through time with two of the children they have looked after, who are now adults. A surprise party for Mike gives Will and Zara a chance to reflect on how being fostered made a difference to their lives, thanking him for everything. Watch the full version on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/txee8y4qCsE #everythingfosteringfilm

Have you seen our latest short film about fostering? visit www.worcestershire.gov.uk/fostering to register your interest today

Foster care fortnight has now ended but we have thoroughly enjoyed being out and about in the community and this will continue throughout the Summer. Thank you to everyone who stopped, chatted, shared experiences with us and expressed an interest. Keep spreading the word, we need more fostering families within Worcestershire to support local children.

Do you love children? Are you fulfilled by seeing others thrive and making a difference? More children continue to enter care within Worcestershire and we are looking for more local families to support.

We don't expect people to know everything about fostering straight away, which is why we support you as your fostering service with training and development from the very start. Some people may have transferrable life experiences, personal and professional experiences which is great but its important to always be open to learn more. If you are thinking of a career change, or have always wanted to foster give us a call on 0800 028 2158

We need more people to support children and young people to have a childhood, call us on 0800 028 2158

How are you using your spare room? Give your spare room a purpose and consider becoming a foster carer to make a positive difference to a child or young person’s life. To find out more about starting your fostering journey please call us on 0800 028 2158 or visit www.worcestershire.gov.uk/fostering Changing a room could change a life.

It has been a couple of weeks since the exciting launch of Childhood, the reasons why children enter care varies. Sometimes young people are also young carers and fostering offers that opportunity to have a childhood. Enquire today by visiting www.worcestershire.gov.uk/fostering

'There can be ups, downs and tricky parts just like parenting any child, we find laughter gets us through' Michael & Paul Michael & Paul share a snapshot of their lives as foster carers, people's motivations to make a difference vary depending on their own experiences and reasons. One thing we do know, we need more wonderful couples like Michael & Paul to help make a difference to more children in need in Worcestershire. If you would like to know more about fostering with Worcestershire Children First Fostering visit www.worcestershire.gov.uk/fostering to find out more and enquire today

Childhood
We have been waiting to share this with you and are so pleased the time has finally come. #childhood is a film created with 55 other local authorities to raise awareness and inspire more families to come forward and foster. The difference foster carers make to the lives of children in care is huge. We need more! visit www.worcestershire.gov.uk/fostering #fosterforyourcouncil

Tina Russell Chief Executive of WCF and Director of Children's Services speaks on the start of Foster Care Fortnight for Worcestershire Children First's Fostering families. If you are interested in finding out more visit www.worcestershire.gov.uk/fcf2022