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In May 2024 we held our biggest and best ever Foster Care Fortnight with roadshows at Devon County Show at Westpoint, plus libraries and town centres in Brixham, Paignton, Torquay and Newton Abbot. Star of the show was Abi the Guide Dog.
The theme of Foster Care Fortnight this year was #FosteringMoments – celebrating the moments that define fostering journeys, big and small. The moments that build confidence, make young people feel safe and create memories.
Our Corporate Fostering Partners including Torquay United Football Club also reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Fostering in Torbay as part of Foster Care Fortnight.
May also marked the first anniversary of Torbay Council being accredited as a Fostering Friendly Employer for the first time by national charity The Fostering Network. We now want to work with other local organisations to help them to become Fostering Friendly. This means we can not only support those staff who are already foster carers but also encourage others who may be thinking about fostering but haven’t yet taken the step, or who are looking for an employer with a Fostering Friendly approach.
In addition to the Foster Care Fortnight information stands, our Fostering team continue to attend events throughout the year including Torbay Pride, Armed Forces Day and the English Riviera Airshow.
Other local businesses that are interested in becoming Fostering Friendly can also contact the Fostering service on 01803 207845.