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Why Vale residents are being asked to place a lamp in their front window next week AS part of The Fostering Network’s national awareness and recruitment campaign, Barry Island’s Western Shelter and the Hood Road tunnel will be lit in orange and the public are being asked to join in by placing a lamp in their front window on Thursday, May 20. This year’s theme, #WhyWeCare, draws inspiration from Welsh artist, Nathan Wyburn. Nathan is known for creating unique pieces of art, including one piece that uses LED lights that illustrates how any house can become a safe and loving home.

There an “urgent need” for new foster carers in the city. Today marks the start of Foster Care Fortnight which celebrates the vital role that carers play in changing the lives of youngsters across Southampton. Running until Sunday, May 23, the initiative was launched by the Fostering Network and encourages people to learn more about fostering. According to Southampton City Council, foster carer applications are welcome from people aged over 21 who are single, in a relationship, married or divorced, with or without their children and regardless of gender or sexual orientation. To...

Five ways to take part in Foster Care Fortnight Fiona Simpson Friday, May 7, 2021 Foster carers, professionals and care leavers will tell the world "Why We Care" to mark Foster Care Fortnight which takes place between 10 and 23 May. Foster care agencies are encouraging more people to adopt. Picture: Adobe Stock Register now to continue reading Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the...

How to get involved with the Care Review Fiona Simpson Friday, May 7, 2021 More than 1,000 social workers, charity workers and care experienced people have submitted evidence and advice to the Care Review. Small group discussions will be one way of taking part in the Care Review. Picture: Adobe Stock Register now to continue reading Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following ...

Foster Care Fortnight (PICTURE: Getty Images) NEXT week we will tell you all about the most important event in the foster care calendar. Foster Care Fortnight is the UK’s biggest foster care awareness raising campaign, delivered by leading fostering charity, The Fostering Network. Foster Care Fortnight 2021 will take place from May 10 to May 16. This year’s theme is #WhyWeCare. Established in 1997, the campaign showcases the commitment, passion and dedication of foster carers. It also supports fostering services to highlight the need for more foster carers. Thousands of new fo...