Have you been thinking about foster care? The Adoption and Fostering service run by Isle of Wight Council is looking for more carers and adopters on the Isle of Wight, particularly those who can accommodate a sibling group.
The Island’s foster care team are out and about across the Island during Foster Care Fortnight (8th-21st May 2017) to help inform potential families about the benefits and logistics of fostering or adopting.
Kathy Marriott, area director for children’s social care, said:
“There are a lot of myths out there about who can be a foster carer. My response when people ask is often to ask them ‘what qualities would you want someone to have if they were looking after your child?’ So if you can offer, love, support, inspiration, stability, care, patience; then we’d love to talk to you about becoming a foster carer and making a real difference to Island children.”
The team can be found at any of the following events:
| Date | Time | Location |
| 12th May | 09:30-12:00 | Ryde Library, Ryde |
| 13th May | 08:30 – 11:30 | The Heights, Sandown |
| 16th May | 11:30-14:30 | Quay Arts, Newport |
| 17th May | 10:00-12.20 | Tesco, Ryde |
Foster carers are provided with a generous allowance and are offered full training and ongoing support.
If you think fostering is for you and you can provide an Island Home for Island children then get in touch. For more information contact the fostering team on 01983 823160. Further information can be obtained online at www.iwight.com/fostering.
