‘Foscars’ celebrates our amazing Portsmouth foster carers
A celebration of Portsmouth foster carers took place at our annual ‘Foscars’ to recognise their dedication to local children and young people.
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Children seeking safety in our city
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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Keeping siblings together
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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Outstanding support from our social workers is recognised
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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Marking February’s Race Equality Week
Foster Portsmouth once again marked Race Equality Week (2-8 February) by celebrating the diversity of the children in our care and the contributions of our foster carers from the black, Asian and global ethnic majority community. Race Equality Week is an annual UK-wide movement uniting thousands of organisations and individuals to address the barriers … Continued
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Help children with additional needs thrive
Some children have disabilities or complex health conditions – physical, developmental, learning or sensory disabilities – that can result in parents being unable to meet their needs. We’re appealing for more people with the relevant experience to care for these children and young people to come forward to foster, in particular those who have … Continued
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Weather does not dampen the spirits of GSR team
Despite the 10-mile race having to be cancelled due to our great British weather, eight of our 23 strong Foster Portsmouth team conquered the 5km, junior and mini Great South Run races on Saturday 19 October. Three children in our care, three of our foster carers and two of their birth children completed … Continued
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Celebrating the vital role of children who foster
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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Marking Pride Month 2024
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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Help us support children seeking asylum this Refugee Week
Launched in 1998, Refugee Week (June 16-22) raises awareness of the reasons why people seek refuge and provides an opportunity to celebrate community, mutual care and the human ability to start again. Many people seek sanctuary in Portsmouth due to instability in their home countries including children seeking safety and asylum who are often … Continued
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