East Riding Council online events will talk people through all the options
People can find out about the different types of fostering roles in the East Riding(Image: Irish Daily Mirror)
The start of a new year is the chance for people to consider different life options. East Riding Council is asking people to consider if fostering might be one of them.
Fostering information events are taking place online in January and February for people to find out more. These will be held as follows:
- Tuesday, January 20, 7pm-8pm
- Wednesday, January 28, 12.30pm-1.30pm
- Monday, February 23, 7pm-8pm
Councillor Victoria Aitken, cabinet member for children, families and education said: “Come along to one of our online events to discover what fostering involves, the different options, and the children who need your support. We’ll talk you through our offer, the support available, payments, and the training we provide to help you every step of the way.
“It’s also a great chance to ask any questions you might have. If you or someone you know wants to find out more about fostering, we’d love to see you at our next event.”
Foster families come in all shapes, sizes, ages and can include single people as well as couples. There is no “ideal” type of foster carer; everyone is unique and brings their own individual experience and abilities.
The most important attributes are having time, patience, a sense of humour and the ability to love. There are different types of fostering – from vital emergency fostering for a few nights or short break fostering, to fostering while plans are made for the child’s future, or long-term fostering for children who need to be looked after until they are adults.
People who foster for East Riding Council receive comprehensive support, including their own dedicated social worker to provide practical and emotional support, training and regular free social events. There are also local support groups available for foster carers to attend and help for existing children in the family to adapt to fostering.
To find out more or register for an event, visit eryc.link/fosteringevents or you can call East Riding Fostering on 01482 394095; email fosteringrecruitment@eastriding.gov.uk; visit the website eastriding.gov.uk/fostering or find East Riding Fostering on Facebook.