‘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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Making a splash: 100 consecutive open-water swims in honour of foster carers
One of Foster Portsmouth’s social workers has passed the halfway mark in a significant challenge to complete 100 sea swims in 100 consecutive days, all to celebrate foster carers and raise awareness of the urgent need for more people to come forward. Social worker John Hillage has passed the halfway point of … Continued
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Anchored in care: A naval family’s journey into fostering
Life in a naval family can often be full of movement, change, and unexpected turns; but it can also be rich with resilience, teamwork, and a deep sense of service. For one naval couple in Portsmouth, these qualities laid the perfect foundation for something they’d long felt drawn to: fostering children and young … Continued
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Fostering while working in adult services: A Portsmouth success story
Foster carer Dean works within adult services for Portsmouth City Council, supporting adults with profound and multiple learning disabilities. He began his career as a driver and support worker, and now manages transport arrangements so individuals can attend day services. His team is highly trained to meet complex needs, and Dean has always been … Continued
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Could you 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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Foster Portsmouth partners with Fair Ways to celebrate Portsmouth’s new fostering friendly city status
Portsmouth City Council has joined forces with local charity Fair Ways in a new partnership, designed to broaden support for foster carers and increase awareness of the vital role they play in the lives of children and young people. The Fostering Network’s Fostering Friendly Employer initiative promotes flexible, understanding, and compassionate employment policies … Continued
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Fostering with resilience: Paul’s story
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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Foster Portsmouth’s ‘9’ letters of Christmas
🎅🏼🎄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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Santa brings festive fun to Portsmouth with a fostering decathlon
This December, Foster Portsmouth launched a unique festive campaign to celebrate the energy, resilience and commitment their foster carers show every day in supporting children and young people from Portsmouth. The fostering decathlon saw Santa take on ten fun and active challenges at some of our most loved community venues across Portsmouth, … Continued
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Our carer Tamara joins Supported Lodgings Week reception at Parliament
Supported Lodgings carer Tamara and our family support worker Claire joined ‘Host the Future‘ on behalf of Portsmouth City Council (one of the scheme’s partners) at a House of Commons reception on Monday to mark the first National Supported Lodgings Week (9-16 November). The occasion celebrated the contribution of Supported Lodgings carers, young people … Continued
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