Meet us at Town Hall Square
Thinking of fostering? Foster Care Fortnight is the perfect time to make your enquiry!
Our friendly team will be holding an information stand on Tuesday 16 May from 10am to 2pm at Reading's Town Hall Square. We'll be located right next to the #RootedInReading tree - a powerful symbol of hope and belonging for children and young people who are in care outside of Reading.
The event will provide the opportunity to find out more about fostering and speak to our experienced foster carers about what it's like.
You'll also have the chance to write a message of commitment to help us find more foster carers locally, and hang it on our tree.
Join us at Forbury Fiesta
May brings a fantastic line up of events to celebrate Foster Care Fortnight - an annual campaign to raise the profile of fostering.
The celebrations get off to an action-packed start with Forbury Fiesta on Saturday 6 May in the heart of Forbury Gardens.
Come along to our information stand to meet our friendly team and find out more about fostering and the application process.
The event is a great opportunity to speak to our experienced foster carers about their journey and experience, and ask any questions you may have.
We look forward to seeing you anytime from 12 to 5pm! We'll have plenty of activities on hand - come and say hello!
Fostering information stand
Foster Care Fortnight is just around the corner! This year we're celebrating the strength and resilience of our #FosteringCommunities.
Why not join us and see how you can change a child's life in Reading?
We're hosting an information stand talking all things fostering. We'll be joined by our one of experienced foster carers to share their experience and honest feedback on what it's like to foster.
Come along on the day anytime from 11am to 2pm - we'll be in the reception area at the Civic Offices.
No need to book - just turn up on the day.
See you then!
Children Helping Children at The Hexagon
Ah what an evening that was!
Our friendly fostering team attended last night's Children Helping Children concert at Reading's Hexagon.
The event is long-standing tradition and a celebration of some of the best talent across our schools. With music, dance and drama performances, the funds raised will go towards two Berkshire-based charities, Daisy's Dream and Bounce Back 4 Kids.
At our fostering stand, we were joined by our experienced foster carer, Conrad. Mayor of Reading, Cllr Rachel Eden and Deputy Mayor, Cllr Debs Edwards stopped by and showed their support too!
Conrad reminded parents and other guests that they can foster - even if they have their own children. Our foster carers' sons and daughters find it an enriching experience, helping them learn and develop as an individual.
We have a special club for our foster carer's children to celebrate them too - The Foster Squad!
Keen to know more? To enquire now click here!
Introduction to fostering (online)
During this one hour session, you'll learn about the role of a foster carer and the different types of foster care placements, the application process, allowance, training and support available to our foster carers, and so much more. These online sessions will be hosted via Microsoft Teams, so register your interest below and we'll send details of how to join on the night. One of our foster carers will be there so you can ask them directly about their experiences.
Grab a cuppa and come and learn about the rewarding role of a foster carer!
Register your interest by emailing us at foster@brighterfuturesforchildren.org
Meet our foster carers (online)
Find out what it’s really like to foster. One of our foster carers will join us for an informal chat about fostering, sharing their experience and story of becoming a foster carer.
This is an online session where you can ask our carers anything you want to know about fostering. Previous questions have been things like:
- What was your first night of fostering like?
- What do you do about going on holiday?
- Do you have your own children? How do they feel about having another child living with them?
No question is a silly question, so please do join us for an open, honest discussion. Email us for the link foster@brighterfuturesforchildren.org
Don’t forget your tea and biscuits!