Attendees commemorating the first PRIDE event of 2024 who are interested in starting the journey to becoming a foster carer are invited to visit Gloucestershire County Council Fostering’s latest in-person information session this May 2024 — to find out how they can help vulnerable children in the county.
Taking place on Saturday 18 May 2024 from 10am to 6pm, PRIDE is a day of events, shows and more, with the GCC Fostering team available all day and Family Link taking centre stage to chat to anyone interested in fostering.
Some 850 children of all ages are currently in care in Gloucestershire and finding local foster carers is essential in ensuring that youngsters can stay at the schools of their choice and close to friends and family.
To enlighten potential foster carers about the road ahead, the pop-up offers information covering various types of foster care, eligibility criteria, the process of becoming a foster carer, personal stories of fostering, as well as the support available and foster care pay.
There will also be some information to take away and read to help people decide the best way to go forward in their fostering journey.
Fostering is open to anyone over 21 regardless of race, religion or sexuality; whether single or in a relationship; in employment or otherwise; and whether they rent or own their home. So, if you are considering fostering in the future — or thinking of applying soon — this pop-up is for you.
For more information, call (01242) 532654 or email fostering@gloucestershire.gov.uk.
