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At Foster Portsmouth, we believe that fostering is for everyone with the capacity to care, support, and nurture a child; regardless of age or background. One of our long-standing foster carers, Paul, exemplifies this belief through his journey of fostering whilst living with a disability. A decade of dedication Paul, now … Continued
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🎅🏼🎄To join in the festive spirit this December, we will be working our way through the letters of ‘CHRISTMAS‘, busting myths and shining a light on just a few of the vital elements that make Foster Portsmouth so special: Children and young people we care for “I feel like the service … Continued
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Putting one foot in front of another… Our new film ‘The Run’ sees Tom running from danger, hunger and chaos to a loving foster home where he’s able to grow and thrive. ‘The Run’ focuses on 11-year-old Tom, contrasting his need to run away from danger, a chaotic home life and to … Continued
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Many people seek sanctuary in Portsmouth due to instability in their home countries including children seeking safety and asylum who are often fleeing persecution, war, disaster and poverty. Arriving as young as 12-years-old, these children and young people have travelled hundreds of miles, have been separated from family through no fault of their own, … Continued
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Foster Portsmouth, alongside our Fostering South East cluster partners Southampton City Council and Hampshire County Council, braved the thunder storms and showers to take ‘Pride’ of place at UK Pride on 7 June. Of the 260+ community-run Pride organisations across the UK, Portsmouth Pride won the bid to host UK Pride in 2025. Taking … Continued
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Love knows no bounds, nor does fostering. To mark New Family Social’s annual LGBTQ+ Adoption and Fostering Week this spring and in the lead up to Portsmouth hosting UK Pride this summer, Foster Portsmouth are highlighting the urgent need for more foster carers in the Portsmouth area and asking individuals and couples in … Continued
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Fostering can mean everything to those involved. That is the message of a powerful new fostering film from over 100 local authorities, including Portsmouth City Council. ‘Everything’, which was launched on 17 October, is the seventh film produced by a growing partnership of councils and children’s trusts to promote local authority fostering. The ‘Everything’ … Continued
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With Foster Portsmouth, carers are able to find the right fit of fostering for them, their families and their commitments. This could be a short or long-term arrangement for a child, young person or siblings until they’re ready to live independently or be reunited with family, support for children with additional needs or … Continued
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“We have primarily provided parent and child placements. We have found this a very rewarding role, and have seen parents flourish with a bit of support and guidance.” Foster carers, Glynis (58) and John (64) provide short-term care of up to around six months for parents along with their child or baby, as well … Continued
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Foster Portsmouth marked Pride Month throughout June by recognising the efforts of our foster carers from the LGBT+ community and their contribution to the care of vulnerable children and young people in the Portsmouth area. Our team also had a fantastic day at Portsmouth Pride on Saturday 6 July. Sporting our new backpack flags, … Continued
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