Are you a local business that would like to support local foster families?
"Foster carers offer love, safety and support for the most vulnerable children and young people in our society"
Northamptonshire Children’s Trust (NCT) is inviting local businesses to show their support for foster carers by getting involved in its new Fostering Friendly Pledge, launching on May 13 as part of Foster Care Fortnight.
The Fostering Friendly Pledge – a new initiative designed to encourage local businesses and organisations to offer support to foster carers across Northamptonshire. By signing the pledge, businesses and organisations commit to providing benefits such as discounts, wellbeing support or tailored services, recognising the important contribution foster carers make within the community. With 10 businesses already signed up, we know that this will make a real difference to the lives of children and foster carers.
A networking event to launch the pledge will take place on May 13, bringing together local businesses, partners and foster carers to collaborate and learn more about becoming fostering friendly. The event will also highlight how even small gestures of support can make a meaningful difference to foster families.
Colin Foster, chief executive of Northamptonshire Children’s Trust, said: “Foster carers offer love, safety and support for the most vulnerable children and young people in our society. This is such an important, life changing role that makes a huge difference. Our local businesses can help. The Fostering Friendly Pledge gives local businesses an opportunity to stand alongside our foster carers, recognise their commitment and show support in a way that works for their organisation.
"Imagine what would help you… you can pledge to offer this to foster carers, there are no limits, it’s up to you”
Local businesses who are interested in supporting foster families are encouraged to get in touch with the team on [email protected] or sign up to attend the Fostering Friendly Pledge launch event on May 13 via: Fostering Friendly Pledge Launch Event – Fill in form
People considering becoming a foster carer can also attend a Fostering Information Evening on May 20 at The Old Savoy Theatre, Northampton, where staff and experienced carers will be on hand to answer questions and explain the fostering process.
To find out more about Foster Care Fortnight, the Fostering Friendly Pledge, or how you can support foster carers, visit www.fosterme.co.uk