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Foster Portsmouth once again marked Foster Care Fortnight (12- 25 May) by lighting up the city’s iconic Spinnaker Tower in our blue and orange brand colours and flying our flag outside Portsmouth City Council’s Civic Offices. These gestures supported our aim to raise awareness of the need for more loving foster families in and around … Continued
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Many of us have childhood memories of special occasions spent with siblings. The team at Foster Portsmouth believe that siblings should be kept together where possible, so they can still have those experiences whilst in our care. However, we need more foster carers with room in their home and their hearts to make this possible. … Continued
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Council leaders from children and adult social care have joined forces once again during Social Work Week to highlight the rewarding careers in the sector and the vital support our social workers provide. This initiative is part of a national campaign led by Social Work England, taking place from 16 March, aimed at raising … Continued
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Are you already fostering and considering a move from your current independent fostering agency or local authority? If you are, Foster Portsmouth – Portsmouth City Council’s fostering service – can offer you the right tools, training, support and close-knit community to enable you to … Continued
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A birth child of foster carers plays a pivotal part in changing the lives of vulnerable children and young people, something Foster Portsmouth is proud to recognise and celebrate again during The Fostering Network’s Children of Foster Carers’ Month this October. 12-year-old Tilly from Southsea, whose parents have provided long-term fostering for over three … Continued
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Portsmouth City Council are seeking more long-term loving foster homes for some of the children and young people in our care. Children like ‘intelligent and inquisitive’ 6-year-old Archie* and his younger brother 5-year-old Thomas who ‘loves everybody’. Foster Portsmouth, the council’s fostering service, has not yet been able to find quite the right match … Continued
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“One of the best bits of being a foster carer is the relationship you develop with the children.” With Foster Portsmouth, our foster carers are able to find the right fit of fostering for them, their circumstances and their families. This could be a short or a long-term arrangement for a child or siblings until they’re … 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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Join our closeknit fostering community and we’ll support you from initial enquiry to foster family. By providing our foster carers with the tools and support needed to succeed, at Foster Portsmouth we ensure the children and young people in their care have the chance to thrive and meet their potential. However, due to … Continued
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Foster Portsmouth and Portsmouth City Council are celebrating our dedicated social workers this World Social Work Day 2024. The event, on Tuesday 19 March, celebrates the social work profession and its contribution across the world. This year focuses on the theme of Buen Vivir: Shared future for transformative change, which … Continued
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