Foster Carers Needed

SOUTHEND City Council foster carers took part in a pop-up event at Southend Pier to promote the joys and benefits of foster care.

The foster carers wanted to raise awareness of the urgent need for more local foster carers to help keep children near to familiar surroundings, answer any questions and disperse any myths about fostering.

Stella, has been a foster carer for four years and attended with the children she cares for to create awareness, promote fostering and encourage more people to be part of our fostering community.

She said: “Every child has a potential to achieve in a nurturing environment – if you think you could give a child this very rewarding opportunity, please get in touch with us and don’t let your preconceptions about who can and can’t foster stop you.”

While Debbie, who has been a foster carer for eight years, wanted to promote the strong fostering community in Southend, and the support that is always available.

The team were also highlighting the additional benefits recently launched, as part of the council’s financial commitment to support local foster carers.

This includes: 100% council tax exemption up to a band D, whether they live in and outside of our City; increasing the weekly allowance for all foster carers by 10%, and simplifying fees into three categories: foster care, enhanced foster care and specialist foster care.

There will be additional financial support during key moments in the child’s life, such as birthdays, prom etc and support from the Council in caring for children.

To find out more about fostering for Southend Council visit: southendfostering.co.uk. Alternatively, to speak to one of the team call 01702 212938, or email [email protected].

Picture: Caption Southend foster carers on the Pier for the day.

 

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