Foster Carers Recruitment Campaign Launched
Published on:
16
May 2012
A campaign got underway this week in Clackmannanshire to try and alleviate the desperate shortage of foster carers.
The campaign is part of Foster Care Fortnight in the UK, which runs from 14th May to 28th May.
A fostering recruitment stand will be in the foyer at Morrisons Supermarket, Clackmannan Road, Alloa on Friday 25th May form 10am-5pm.
The stand will be manned throughout the day by the council's fostering and adoption team, as well as current carers, who will be on hand to answer any questions and explain everything required before the first step is taken to become a foster carer.
Flyers will be handed out as well as full information packs, including registration of interest forms.
Local bus shelters will also be displaying adverts as part of the recruitment drive, encouraging people in Clackmannanshire to become foster carers.
How can a child be expected to cope, especially if they lost all contact with their family and friends and having to start a new school and join new clubs and take up new activities.
You could help prevent all that, and allow the child to stay nearby, and as much as possible, maintain the same routines.
That is what Clackmannanshire Council wants for the children in its care, and keep them close to home in safe placements.
During the process to become approved carers all the various checks are carried out and the relevant training given.
Head of Social Services, Deirdre Cilliers, said: "We desperately need more local foster carers and help offer a child a secure home during a difficult time in their lives. The recruitment drive is vital as we need around 10 new carers.
"Council foster carers can be single, in a relationship or married. Whether you have children of your own or not isn't important: that you have room in your home and patience and understanding is crucial."
Social workers work closely with foster carers, offering training and advice. Foster carers also receive an allowance for each child fostered.
If you have the care and attention to give to vulnerable children and would like to find out more call 01259 450000, e-mail childcare@clacks.gov.uk or look at ClacksWeb for more information. You could make all the difference to a child's future.
