Our 2022 Festival of Fostering line up

• Why I Foster

  Join Helen as she speaks to our foster carers about why they foster. Find out what or who inspires them, plus things they have learned and enjoyed on their fostering journey so far.
  Meet Destiny

  Hear from Destiny, a former looked after child talking about people's understanding of fostering, memories from her younger years, and reflections on how foster carers have shaped her life.
  Fostering Facts

  There are lots of myths and misinformation about fostering.
  Join Helen, Gemma and Joann as they discuss some fostering facts.
  Find out about working, birth children, pets, housing, and how we welcome people from all walks of life to join our fostering family.
• Live Information Event on Zoom

  Join Kath on Zoom to find out about the process of becoming a foster carer, the training and financial support available and answer any questions you may have.
  Join with your camera on and get involved in the conversation or feel free to just listen in, we are here to help.
  
  Initial Visits

  An initial visit is when a member of our team comes to your home to tell you more about fostering, get to know you and your family and look at the next step in your fostering journey.
  Jane will be talking about how to book your visit, what to expect and why it is an important stage in the process of becoming a foster carer.
  Fostering & Disability

  It is a common misconception that people with disabilities can't foster. We are going to be speaking to one of our foster carers to talk about his experiences of fostering with a disability. Find out more about the support, guidance and training available and how we welcome people looking to foster with a disability.
• Fostering & Faith

  Our children, young people and foster carers have a wide range of backgrounds.
  Our priority is to match them to create a secure, stable and loving environment.
  We'll be talking to Keith and Shahnaz about fostering and the different ways in which faith has influenced and supported their fostering journey.
  Live Information Session on Zoom

  Join David on Zoom to find out about the process of becoming a foster carer, the training and financial support available and answer any questions you may have.
  Join with your camera on and get involved in the conversation or feel free to just listen in, we are here to help.
  
  
  LGBTQ+ & Fostering

  As part of this event, you will meet Jamie from New Family Social, an organisation established to offer advice, support & advocacy for LGBTQ+ foster carers and adoptees.
  Amy, a National Fostering Group Carer Recruitment Office, and one of our foster carers, as they talk about fostering and the LGBTQ+ community.
• Fostering is Fun

  Join us on Bank Holiday Monday as we talk about why fostering is fun! Day trips, garden games, cooking and more.
  Hear from our foster carers about their memorable moments having fostering fun.
  We'll also be speaking to Rachel one of our Carer Recruitment Officers about activities and events the National Fostering Group host for our foster carers.
  Fostering & Siblings

  We will be meeting foster families with birth and fostered siblings and talk to them about their fostering journey.
  Meet a Foster Carer

  We'll be talking to one of our foster newly approved carers about their journey. What inspired them to become a foster carer, some of their most memorable moments, and what advice they would give to anyone thinking about becoming a foster carer.
• Live Information Event on Zoom

  Join us on Zoom to find out about the process of becoming a foster carer, the training and financial support available and answer any questions you may have.
  Join with your camera on and get involved in the conversation or feel free to just listen in, we are here to help.
  
  Meet the Team

  Meet the team who will guide you through your fostering journey.
  We'll be joined by Shona, a Referrals Manager and Melissa, a Placement Social worker to find out more about how we match children and young people with foster carers.
  We'll be discussing topics such as, what information we receive about children coming into foster care, how we share this with foster carers, how time scales play a factor and what information is shared with the child or young person.
  National Fostering Group Podcast

  We'll be talking to some of the foster carers featured in the Podcast about their experiences, why they decided to be involved and what they hope people will learn from listening.
  We'll also be telling you more about how and when you can download the Podcast to listen.
  Wthether you are at the start of your fostering journey, are already a foster carer, or are just interested in finding out more, our Podcast gives a real insight into the life of our foster carers and children.