Council ‘desperately’ needs to recruit foster carers 

A council is urgently recruiting people who can give a child a caring home as it celebrates Foster Care Fortnight.

Organised by The Fostering Network, Foster Care Fortnight is an annual programme that aims to raise awareness about fostering and its impact on young people in care.  

Greenwich currently has more than 400 children in its care however the council is reaching out to ask more residents to step up and join the fostering community.  

Councillor Matt Morrow, cabinet member for children and young people, said: “We want to keep young people in care close to their homes, close to their friends and close to their schools and that is why we need local people to give local children a safe space.  

“We’re lucky in Royal Greenwich that we have an incredible community of foster carers, but it’s no secret that we desperately need more people to join them.

“Fostering is life changing for everybody involved, so I would urge anybody who is thinking about growing their family – or that has a spare room and feels like there is something missing in their life – to consider fostering a child. 

“You could give a young person all the unforgettable childhood memories that they deserve, and we’ll make sure that you have the training and support you need to learn and grow as a foster carer yourself.” 

If you would like to learn more about becoming a foster carer call 0800 052 1449 or email fostering-recruitment@royalgreenwich.gov.uk 

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